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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 relationship is Regina to Oscar and Ben?

2. What does Cora carry when she first appears in Act I of "Days to Come"?

3. How does Ben alter Henry Frick's saying about investments?

4. Where does "Days to Come" take place?

5. In "Days to Come," where does Scene I of Act II take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Regina want in exchange for the bonds, and what will she do if she doesn't get it?

2. Explain what Julie says she's been searching for during her conversation with Whalen.

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

4. What does Oscar think about shooting for sport?

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

6. Who is Lily Mortar?

7. What happens to Martha after she admits her love to Karen?

8. Why does Martha believe that Karen is letting the school "go to hell"?

9. Describe the Rodman living room in "Days to Come."

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of Greek culture presented in "Another Part of the Forest."

Essay Topic 2

Change is a big part of literature, whether it's a short story, a novel, or a play. Always, a character must change. Explain why this is necessary, giving examples from Lillian Hellman's "Six Plays" to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Compare the social issues present in "Six Plays by Lillian Hellman."

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