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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rose ask Mr. Kaplan will happen, despite the removal of capitalism?

2. What does Mr. Maurrant do as he leaves for work?

3. Why can the Hildebrands not pay the rent?

4. What is heard from Ms. Olsen?

5. What does Mary Hildebrand tell Rose and Mr. Kaplan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Maurrant shoots and kills both his wife and Mr. Sankey.

Part 1) Why does he murder them?

Part 2) What clues earlier in the play foreshadowed this action?

Part 3) How do various neighbors react to this event? Why do they react this way?

Essay Topic 2

The women sit on the stoop and gossip throughout the play.

Part 1) About what do they gossip?

Part 2) Why do they gossip?

Part 3) How might their gossiping affect their relationships with others? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

This play was written in 1929.

Part 1) What can you gather about this time period, based on information in the play?

Part 2) How could audiences in 1929 relate to this play?

Part 3) How can viewers today still connect with the characters and plot of this play?

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