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

Short Answer Questions

1. As she recalls, where was the new job that Nettie had?

2. How does Nettie reach for her purse at the end of the first scene in Act 2?

3. What is the only light in the apartment as Nettie is there alone?

4. Why is John baffled about Nettie's disappearance?

5. When was Nettie scheduled to start the first job she describes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Timmy's dream is the catalyst for his reconnection with John.

1) Describe the dream in detail. Explain what the most important aspects of it were and how they affected the story.

2) Analyze the effects that the dream had on Timmy and why.

3) Explain the results of the dream and how it managed to cause Timmy and John to face their feelings. Why was that the major factor in their reconnection?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Describe John's attempts to get Timmy to stay in the beginning of the last scene. Include how they are indicative of his character and how both Timmy and Nettie respond to him. What does that say about their place in the story at this point? How did each one arrive there?

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