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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 does Marcus think is a very comic idea?

2. In Act I of "The Autumn Garden," it is established that General Griggs was in the war in one location while Robert Taylor fought elsewhere. What are these locations?

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

4. How long was John in the war?

5. According to David, what flies open for Anise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What situation has Rose so upset in Act I of "The Autumn Garden"?

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

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

4. Discuss Max from Kurt's perspective.

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

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

7. What is Carrie upset at her son?

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

9. What happens in the last scene of "The Autumn Garden"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

"Watch on the Rhine" is the most political of Hellman's plays and reveals her anti-Fascist beliefs. Discuss what Hellman is suggesting about Americans in relation to Fascism and the events that are evolving in Europe at the time.

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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