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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Timmy ask his father about the roses?

2. What are Nettie and John arguing about as the second act begins?

3. Whom did Timmy blame for things when he returned home?

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

5. Where does Nettie say that she went?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze the way Nettie and John met and the reasons they were married. What was Nettie looking for? How did John appear to her? Did she understand that he would eventually disappoint her at the time? How has Nettie changed? Has John changed or remained the same? Why does their past represent some of the major reasons for their failing marriage?

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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