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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mother Lovejoy offer both Mollie and Paris should they ever need it?

2. What has Mother Lovejoy chosen to use as a form of transportation as opposed to a taxi to get to the train station?

3. What is the best word to describe the scene between father and son when it becomes clear that Philip intends to kill himself?

4. What has Philip taken with him in the early morning after asking Paris to come away with him?

5. Who is the only one that can reach Philip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Family obligation is a heavy burden for many people. Mollie is passionate over Philip, but also feels a commitment to him because of their past and because of her obvious involvement with his family. Discuss how family obligation can sometimes blind us from our true hearts desire and can serve as the ultimate obstacle to happiness because of the weight of responsibility. How does Mollie represent that weight? Use examples from the text.

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