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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 speaks of funny noises coming from Karen Wright's room?

2. Who says, "You ain't born in the South unless you're a fool"?

3. What does Mossie do in Act I that irritates Easter?

4. What time is it supposed to be when Act III of "Days to Come" begins?

5. Who is the last person that Mrs. Tilford telephones at the end of Scene 1 of Act II?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In "The Little Foxes," Birdie cries out at the end of Act I. What reason does she give Alexandra, and what really happened?

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

5. Why does Mossie kill Easter?

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

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

8. What does Horace tell Regina he is doing about the stolen bonds and the inheritances he will leave?

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

10. What does Oscar think about shooting for sport?

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

When plays are performed, they are critiqued by drama critics. Choose one of the plays and describe as a drama critic might whether or not the play was worth reading (or watching). Why did Hellman write this particular play and what meaning was she trying to communicate?

Essay Topic 3

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

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