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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 does Karen do in Act III to show that she doesn't want to listen to Martha anymore?

2. Where does Joe want to move with Karen and Martha?

3. Where does Act III of "The Children's Hour" take place?

4. What's going to happen over Horace's dead body?

5. Who is planning on marrying Joe?

Short Essay Questions

1. "The Children's Hour" was author Lillian Hellman's first play. Who did she dedicate it to?

2. What does the staging information for the beginning of Act III in "Days to Come" reveal?

3. Why is Whalen trying to keep the laborers from fighting with the strike breakers?

4. Why did Oscar marry Birdie? Did he ever love her?

5. What did Lucy observed downtown in the morning in "Days to Come"?

6. When Act II of "The Little Foxes" begins, Addie appears worried. What is she worried about?

7. Who is Lily Mortar?

8. Julie talks about "it stopped a little while ago." What is she referring to?

9. What is the importance of the keyhole in Mary's story?

10. According to Andrew, what is Julie's punishment for leaving?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Little Foxes," thirty-five years have passed since the Civil War, yet it still effects the characters in this play. Analyze the reasons why.

Essay Topic 2

How does the author's use of stage directions affect your understanding of the plays.

Essay Topic 3

"The Autumn Garden" presents the themes of fear and the pain of loneliness. Analyze this and discuss other plays in which the theme of dealing with fear and loneliness is present.

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