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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John say about the meal at Nettie's mother's house?

2. Who calls to see if Nettie has returned home yet?

3. What did a boy throw at Nettie before her new job was scheduled to start?

4. Whom did Timmy blame for things when he left home?

5. What does Nettie have in her purse that makes it so heavy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The roses are the main symbol in the play.

1) Chronicle the roses and their role throughout the entire story, including what they symbolize at each stage.

2) Explain the multiple meanings that the roses take on as the play progresses.

3) Describe how the roses affect each character, which character they had the most impact on, and why.

Essay Topic 2

Nettie and John have a different approach to Timmy as he returns home. They are both contrasting and revealing at the same time. Explain in detail both parents' view of their son and his situation at the beginning of the play. Use specific examples from the play to describe how those views affect each character.

Essay Topic 3

Timmy decides to leave, causing a series of events that lead to the end of the play. Explain why he has decided to leave and what that means for his character's development. What events influenced his decision and why? Does Timmy appear to be looking forward to leaving? Why or why not? What does that say about the decision itself? Was there another option that Timmy had besides leaving? If so, explain it. If not, explain why leaving was his best choice.

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