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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. Who says, "you're both being very gay with my money"?

2. How much money has Horace set aside for Addie?

3. In Act III of "The Children's Hour," when does Joe pull away from Karen?

4. Who will stay at the Rodman house, allegedly for protecting the Rodman family?

5. According to Agatha, what's a good remedy for Mary if she's ill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things that Cora complains about during the first act of "Days to Come"?

2. Who tells Mrs. Tilford that Mary is a strange and bad girl and why?

3. What happens with the students at the school in Act II of "The Children's Hour"?

4. What causes Rosalie to become hysterical in Act II of "The Children's Hour"?

5. How does Wilkie talk Julie out of telling her husband the truth about Whalen's whereabouts when the murder takes place?

6. What does Martha realize after learning that Joe and Karen broke up?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the setting in terms of the era of "The Children's Hour" shows the theme of the play.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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