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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 is one of Merv's concerns regarding the discussion at the opening of Act 1, Scene 3?

2. What sort of dinner is Merv hoping for?

3. What is Geoffrey's profession?

4. What does the statue of Shiva represent?

5. What is Nick's reaction to the global situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gorgeous appear to be interested in?

2. What does Sara believe men's perceptions of her are, and how does Merv seem to perceive her?

3. What do we learn about the time setting of this play in Act 1, Sceen 3, and what indicates that?

4. What are Sara's relationships like as seen in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. How could the character of Gorgeous be described?

6. Describe the character of Merv.

7. How does Sara appear to deal with her feelings?

8. How does Sara feel about Tess's school project?

9. What might be said about the relationships between mothers and daughters in Act 1, Scene 1?

10. What is indicated about Tess's political views in Act 1, Scene 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A theme of familial expectations runs through the play. The character of Rita appears to have had expectations for her daughters. Sara has expectations for Tess that her daughter rebels against. Discuss familial expectations and how those expectations are either fulfilled or altered during the course of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Each sister is either avoiding a truth in her life or hiding a truth in her life.

1) Discuss each sister in turn.

2) Choose one thing she is either hiding or running from.

3) Discuss the resolution or change that occurs during the course of the play.

Essay Topic 3

Wendy Wasserstein was considered a feminist writer. How are themes of feminism woven throughout this play? Use specific characters and events during the course of the play to support your opinion.

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