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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mollie think Philip died?

2. Why does Philip need Paris to accompany him?

3. Which character tries most to console Mollie in her most desperate, grieving time?

4. How does Mollie react when she learns what her ex-husband had intended to do just hours before his death?

5. What is Philip inevitably intending to do because he cannot solve his own problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the protagonist, antagonist and foil in 'The Square Root of Wonderful?" Explain your reasoning for choosing each character and give examples from the text, including scenes that define these characters in their roles. Next, name the flat, or two-dimensional characters and how they lack depth. Then discuss how the play works because of the synergy of the entire cast.

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

What are the implications of the falling action and resolution (or denouement ) of the play? How has the character of Mollie changed? How has the Lovejoy family accepted changed into their life? In what ways was the resolution inevitable?

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