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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the family remember most about Philip?

2. What has Philip done to convince Mollie that he loves her?

3. What does Paris accuse his father of being to come up with such an idea of leaving?

4. What does Paris think that all the talk of the new house sounds like?

5. What does Mollie feel the new house will do to the relationship she has with John?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism in the play? How is the symbolism brought forth to the reader? Describe how the white covered furniture is a symbol. Discuss how the symbolism housed within the play is a direct element to the unfolding of the play. Use three examples of symbolism and their affect on the characters in your response.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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