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

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Shirley want to tell Rose?

2. What happens after another shot is heard?

3. Why does Rose suggest the milkman not come around as often?

4. What does Rose try to explain to Shirley that she has not meant to do?

5. How does Shirley hurt Rose's feelings?

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

Life goes on at the end of the play.

Part 1) How does life go on?

Part 2) Why might the author choose to end the play this way?

Part 3) How are you, as the reader, affected by this ending? Why? Would the playwright be satisfied by your reaction to the end? Why or why not?

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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