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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does her feeling change?

2. What is the last stage in the grief cycle?

3. What does Maggie realize Joe needs from her?

4. What does Beverly do for Brian?

5. What does Joe take Maggie on the porch of the cottage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Maggie's entry into the cottage symbolize? How have her views changed throughout the play? In what way does she show herself as a selfless person?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the play the stages of grief are exposed to the audience. What are the stages of grief? Describe how the characters show these stages in different ways? Do you believe everyone goes through these same stages? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Agnes is more open to the idea of her mother's death than say Beverly is to Brian's? Which character remains in denial throughout most of the play? What changes her view?

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