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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What characteristic does Paris give in explanation to Hattie regarding the talk of possible suicide?
2. What is the main realiziation that Philip has that pushes him over the edge?
3. What is the best phrase to describe Philip's perception of his world during this dark time?
4. How does Mollie describe the memory of Philip?
5. Why does Mollie think Philip died?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss the act of suicide in The Square Root of Wonderful. We know that Paris mentions that suicide is weakness. However, when someone is on the edge of despair where no rational thought takes place, could it be considered a sickness or a form of relief? Does Philip's suicide bring the family closer together or does it split them further apart. Does it serve it's purpose or is it the ultimate tragedy?
Essay Topic 3
The way the Lovejoys express their love is different for each character. Sometimes we are unaware that someone is trying to love us because they are going about it in a way we are not accustomed to. Discuss the love relationships between Mollie and Philip, between Sister and Philip, and between Paris and Philip. In what ways was love shown outwardly and in what ways was it hidden and how did this show of love affect the well being of each character?
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