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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. Where does Fanny keep household cash?

2. In "The Autumn Garden," who says, "you are a girl who should love"?

3. What ship were the Ellis family planning to sail to Europe on?

4. Who tells Sara to tie the sash of her dress?

5. Where is Teck planning to go in the evening?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Oscar angry at Sam Taylor in "Another Part of the Forest"?

2. How does the last act of "The Autumn Garden" open?

3. What are the details of Ben's blackmailing of his father?

4. What is the scene when the curtain rises in Act II of "Another Part of the Forest"?

5. Why did Sara and her family arrive to the Farrelly house earlier than expected?

6. What is Constance doing and how is she dressed when Act II of "The Autumn Garden" begins?

7. What is the description of Kurt that Teck has?

8. Describe the living room of the Farrelly house in "Watch on the Rhine."

9. What are Kurt's plans in coming to America?

10. Why is Lavinia so upset in Act I of "Another Part of the Forest"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Gossip is an issue in both "The Children's Hour" and "The Autumn Garden." Discuss the power and effects of gossip as presented in these plays.

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