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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, what is Cleo doing?

2. In Act 1, Mr. Prince suggests Stark should do what?

3. Rocket to the Moon is set during what time period?

4. Cleo claims her brother studies where?

5. Cleo claims her mother is a what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Belle asks Stark whether he plans to leave her, how does Stark respond, and how does Belle react?

2. When Cleo accepts Mr. Prince's invitation for a date, what does she warn him?

3. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what happens between Cleo and Stark?

4. At the end of Act 3, why does Stark no longer feel guilty for his actions?

5. Stark determines Cleo is a story teller when he catches her in what lie?

6. After Stark confronts Cleo about her lying, what does he want to talk to her about? How does he try to achieve this?

7. Why does Cleo find the summer to be beautiful?

8. By the end of Act 1, what is Cleo's attitude towards her job and why?

9. What is Cleo's reaction to Mr. Prince's proposal?

10. Why does Mr. Wax invite Cleo to lunch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting of Rocket to the Moon is an important backdrop for the action that takes place. Analyze the use of setting in Rocket to the Moon.

Essay Topic 2

Cleo is a character that attracts many men in Rocket to the Moon. Citing examples from the text, identify what made Cleo so appealing to the men in Rocket to the Moon.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the expectations of men Rocket to the Moon.

1) What personal expectations are placed upon the men?

2) What professional expectations are placed upon the men?

3) How are the men affected when these expectations are not met?

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