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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who watches Rose and Mr. Easter as they walk to the funeral?

2. Why is Rose surprised when Shirley tells her that it will be several years before Sam is ready to care for a family?

3. What does Fred tell the crowd?

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

5. What does Mrs. Maurrant have in a paper bag?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Mrs. Maurrant and Mr. Sankey are in a relationship.

Part 1) How do you know this?

Part 2) What are the other tenants' thoughts on this? Why?

Part 3) Why does Mrs. Maurrant risk her reputation, marriage, and ultimately her life to be with Mr. Sankey? What does this say about the pursuit of happiness?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Maurrant is an angry, miserable character.

Part 1) How do you know this?

Part 2) How does his behavior affect his relationships with others?

Part 3) Compare and contrast his behavior throughout the play to his behavior at the end of the play.

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