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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is peculiar to Timmy?
2. What time is the meal at Nettie's mother's house scheduled for?
3. Why is John baffled about Nettie's disappearance?
4. What does Nettie have in her purse that makes it so heavy?
5. What did Nettie do instead of reporting to work for the first job she describes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
In Act 2, Scene 1, John takes out his frustrations on his family.
1) Describe John's behavior at breakfast, detailing his interaction with the other characters.
2) Explain what the source is for John's behavior and why it is relevant to the theme of the play.
3) Explain whether you agree with John's actions, including the reasons why or why not.
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