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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. Which character does Philip have questions about the moment he arrives home?

2. What quality does John have that Philip does not that keeps John on a steady path?

3. What type of writing has Philip published?

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

5. Who is Sister?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where does Philip tell Paris they will go?

3. How has Mother Lovejoy attempted to help Mollie get to the train station?

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

5. What happens when John re-enters the home after Mother Lovejoy and Sister have returned to bed?

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

7. What do Mother Lovejoy and Sister subtlety attempt to sway Mollie into doing?

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

9. How does Mollie react to John's question?

10. What becomes clear to be the main reason Philip wants to take Paris with him?

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

The allure of security is a driving force in the plot development of The Square Root of Wonderful. How important is security in a marriage or relationship in the present day? How important was the role of security in a marriage or relationship in the 1950s? Discuss how love and marriage differ in terms of needs and desires now versus then, weaving in security and safety in your response.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the element of foreshadowing in The Square Root of Wonderful? How many times is foreshadowing used and is it a powerful tool for the reader to better understand the characters and plot of the play? Give examples of foreshadowing in your answer.

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