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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 Sister assure Philip will happen if he calms himself from the fight with Mollie and just comes back home?

2. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister continue to do to Mollie now that Philip is back?

3. In the beginning of Act 2, what activity has Philip resumed?

4. How does John describe the act of someone hurting your feelings to Paris?

5. What does Paris dream of at the beginning of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Philip describe his time at the sanatorium?

2. What does Paris's friend Hattie think of Philip?

3. What happens as a result of Philip returning, startling Mollie, and speaking of their relationship?

4. What information does John give Mollie that makes her brighten?

5. How does Philip return to the farmhouse before he is expected?

6. What does Mother Lovejoy offer to Paris now that his father has passed?

7. What happens when Philip tries to seek answers as to why he is cursed with such madness?

8. Why does Philip want Paris to get dressed?

9. What is the primary reason why Philip wants to take Paris with him?

10. What are the blueprints that Paris carries from the barn into the house going to be used for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the crisis of The Square Root of Wonderful? Describe the moment when the conflict reaches a turning point and the opposing forces in the story meet. This is the time when the conflict becomes the most intense. Use specific scenes from the play and be sure to point out specific characters and dialogue.

Essay Topic 2

What is the theme of "The Square Root of Wonderful?" What is the main idea or underlying meaning? It may be stated or implied but it is an idea the author returns to time and again and is the most important idea in the story. Explain your answer by sharing the feelings of the main character, the thoughts and conversations he has, the actions and events of the story, and what the characters ultimately learn.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the Man versus Self internal conflict of Philip Lovejoy. In what ways does he serve as his own worst enemy? In what ways has he turned down all offers of help for success? In what ways is he a friend to himself? Include 3 pieces textual evidence in your response.

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