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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. What happens between Vincent and Sam?

2. Why does Willie ask his mother for a dime?

3. What does Ms. Simpson do before leaving?

4. What are Mae Jones and Dick McGann doing as Rose passes them?

5. What does Mrs. Jones tell the group about marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Rose's plans for the future?

2. What happens after Mr. Maurrant talks to Rose?

3. What does Mr. Kaplan believe about all young people?

4. What do the women say about their older daughters?

5. On what does Rose blame her father's attitude? What is Mrs. Maurrant's reaction?

6. How does Shirley sound like many teachers today?

7. What are Sam's thoughts on God?

8. What does Mrs. Maurrant tell her daughter she has tried to do?

9. What shocking remark does Sam make to Rose? How does she respond?

10. What is happening to the Hildebrand family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Maurrant has a shocking change of character.

Part 1) How does his behavior change? Why?

Part 2) Why does the playwright make such a drastic change in his character?

Part 3) Predict how his sudden change will affect Rose, now and in the future. Use their interactions to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

Racism and prejudice permeates the minds of the characters.

Part 1) Give two examples of racism or other prejudice.

Part 2) How might these characters have learned to be prejudiced?

Part 3) How does this prejudice affect their relationships with other characters?

Essay Topic 3

Sam shows bravery.

Part 1) When does he act bravely?

Part 2) Why does Sam do this?

Part 3) What do Sam's actions say about his character?

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