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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 word does Fanny use in Act III of "Watch on the Rhine" that Kurt questions as an insult?

2. In "The Autumn Garden", who says "Come back to me without shame in wanting to"?

3. What does Fanny plan on she and Kurt playing for Babette's birthday party?

4. What does Laurette call Oscar?

5. Who is Miss Sincee?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Max from Kurt's perspective.

2. How many children does Sara have, and what are their ages.

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

4. What action does Kurt take against Teck in Act III of "Watch on the Rhone" for the cause?

5. What packages has Marthe brought to the house in Act II of "Watch on the Rhine"?

6. What activities are the characters engaging in as Act II of "Watch on the Rhine" opens?

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

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

9. What is Teck's proposal to Kurt and then to David and Fanny?

10. Describe Sara's appearance in Act I of "Watch on the Rhine."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Homosexuality is a theme in two of the plays. Identify which plays and compare how Hellman uses homosexuality in the plot.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Julie in "Days to Come" is a character who seems to be searching for meaning in her life. She tells Whalen that she's been busy find out about herself. Discuss what Julie is looking for and what she has found out about her self and her desires.

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