View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does FDR chide Anna in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What do FDR and Mr. Howe disagree on in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

3. Who holds FDR's crutches in Act 3, Scene 3?

4. Which character tells FDR, "God bless you." in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. What does Eleanor recommend for Mr. Howe's lingering cough?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of fate and destiny in the play. What destiny is FDR fated to receive, and what lessons are learned by other characters as a result? Does Schary present destiny as a predetermined fate or a result of personal choice and hard work?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist of the play. How do they relate to and affect each other? What conflicts arise between the two? How are these issues resolved? Which "character" is more successful and why?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the different conflicts evident in the play. What types of literary conflicts exist, and which characters or elements interact in these conflicts? What is the major conflict, and how is it resolved after the climax?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 238 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample