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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does John view Timmy's life compared to his own?
2. What day does the second act of the play take place on?
3. Which country does Timmy remind Nettie that she had a chance to see?
4. How does John leave the room in Act 2, Scene 1?
5. What day is it at the start of Act 2, Scene 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
John's view of Timmy and his drinking change later in the play. Explain how the family members have switched places, the reason why, and what that does to the plot. In addition, what do you think has led each family member to change? Does any one of them not change as much, or not at all?
Essay Topic 2
John admires Timmy's participation in the war and it is also a source of his own self-doubt.
1) Describe the conversations and events in the play that depict how John feels about Timmy's time in the war.
2) Explain how Timmy's experience in the war causes John to think about himself and his own experiences. Also, include what Timmy does to help his father come to terms with his doubt.
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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