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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 Philip's mother do after Philip lashes out in anger towards her because of the state of his life?

2. What does Paris confide in John that he has not confided in his father?

3. What gift does Philip give Paris for his forgotten birthday?

4. After John's proposal to Mollie, which character enters the home?

5. What does John offer Mollie that Phillip cannot?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Paris react to Hattie's mention of the word "suicide" in the same sentence as his father's name?

2. What does John discuss with Paris that he considers the square root of sin?

3. Describe the conversation that takes place between father and son when Philip returns home?

4. What does Paris confide in John about?

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

6. What does Mother Lovejoy want Mollie to do and how does she want Mollie to act regarding her relationship with Philip?

7. What has happened to Philip's enthusiasm for his writing?

8. What does John consider to be a betrayal?

9. What does Philip recall about his boyhood?

10. How does Mollie believe Philip died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the time and setting of the play and how the setting has a direct impact on the characters. Name the historical prototypes that are used in the play and describe how the characters represent the time in history in which the play is set. Also, include an analysis of the farmhouse and how it relates to the plot of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between Paris and John Tucker. In what was is John becoming a father figure to Paris? In what ways is John different from Philip in his fathering techniques? In what ways is Philip different from John when it comes to fostering Paris's emotional well being. Is John's influence enough to sustain Paris or is Philip's presence necessary to his raising? Use textual evidence to support your findings.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and Contrast the characters of John Tucker and Philip Lovejoy. Include the ironies of their lives, including where they come from and who they have become. Discuss how their characters pull different, yet equally powerful emotions out of Mollie. Finally, include Mollie as the driving force of their decisions in your essay. Use 3 pieces of textual evidence in your essay.

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