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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. In Fire Island, why did a man collapse during yard work?

2. Cleo believes Stark is what?

3. What nationality is Frenchy?

4. Who has offered to pay for Stark's new office?

5. What does Cleo tell Stark she might do one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cleo's opinion of marriage and why?

2. Why does Stark's upcoming birthday confuse him?

3. Mr. Prince blames his disappointments in life on what?

4. When Cleo reveals her date with Mr. Prince to Stark, how does he respond?

5. In Act 3, Mr. Prince refers to Cleo as "clay." What does he mean?

6. How does Dr. Cooper react when Belle confronts him about overdue rent?

7. Mr. Prince claims there are only two kinds of marriage. What are they?

8. What does Mr. Prince appear to think of Belle?

9. Why does Mr. Prince want to marry Cleo?

10. What does Mr. Wax notice is special about Cleo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the decision made by Cleo to stop dating Mr. Wax.

1) Determine why Cleo dated him in the first place.

2) Analyze what Mr. Wax had to offer her.

3) Discuss why Cleo made the choice against him.

Essay Topic 2

Symbolism is heavily used throughout Rocket to the Moon.

1) Identify several symbols used throughout the play.

2) Relate these objects to the story being told.

3) Examine how the use of symbolism adds depth to Rocket to the Moon.

Essay Topic 3

Stark is forced to choose between two women in Rocket to the Moon, his wife and his mistress. Compare and contrast the two women and what they have to offer to Stark.

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