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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John clueless at, as Nettie relates to Timmy?

2. How long was Nettie away for?

3. What day is it at the start of Act 2, Scene 3?

4. What does John call Nettie and Timmy, according to Timmy?

5. What does John do at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

What does Nettie's disappearance signify? Where might she have gone? Analyze what the character was attempting to accomplish, why she felt her actions were necessary, and whether or not she succeeded in getting the results she hoped for.

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