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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. What needs to be repaired?

2. What is Serafina wearing?

3. What kind of truck did Rosario drive for the Romano Brothers?

4. What does Serafina say she has lost?

5. What is Serafina worried she will be late for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Serafina react when she hears Rosa screaming?

2. What does Rosa say Jack told her about dancing on the dance floor?

3. Why is Serafina pleased Rosario is quitting his job?

4. What does Alvaro foretell will happen to Serafina?

5. What is the story that Peppina tells about Rosa?

6. Why does Serafina not want Bessie and Flora to bother her?

7. Why does Father de Leo say he could not come earlier?

8. Why does Serafina tell Rosa not to look at Strega?

9. Describe Serafina's appearance in this scene.

10. What do Bessie and Flora talk about that upsets Serafina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine what it expresses about mid 20th century society.

1. The Catholic Church.

2. Teenage years.

3. Sicilian culture.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the play's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's life. In what way are his life and personality is reflected in the book? Do the students think it is important to understand the author's life to understand the meaning of a work?

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