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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. Why do most of Philip's family members tend to forgive him, even though he is a violent and volatile man?

2. What is John's profession?

3. What is the name of the new man in Mollie's life?

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

5. What bores Philip as he is talking with Mollie after his stay in the sanatorium?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Philip recall about his boyhood?

2. Who is John Tucker?

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

4. Describe the realization that has put Philip over the edge?

5. How does Philip talk and feel about love and nature now?

6. Describe the nightmare that Paris has in the beginning of the play?

7. What does Paris confide in John about?

8. What does Mollie now know for sure about John and their love that the people in her life helped her understand?

9. Describe how Philip looks when he is talking to Paris about leaving?

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

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

Describe the tone and mood of The Square Root of Wonderful. What does the authors attitude imply? Discuss the elements of pessimism, optimism, earnestness, bitterness, joy, and seriousness that are embedded in the play. Discuss the choice of objects, details, images, and words that contribute to the mood of a play. Explain your answer by using specific scenes and characters.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and Contrast the roles of Sister and Mother Lovejoy. In which ways are the ladies alike in their thinking regarding Philip? In which ways are they different? Is one woman more of an enabler than the other? Explain your answer and use evidence from the text.

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