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

Short Answer Questions

1. What classical Greek figure is in the joke Peter tells Geof?

2. How does Jo describe Geof's hands?

3. What was Jo's boyfriend's name?

4. Why does Jo let Geof stay with her?

5. What does Helen offer Jo before she and Peter leave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many symbols in the play. How does Delaney use symbolism to tell her story? Choose three symbols from the text. Examine how they are applied and what they mean to the play.

Essay Topic 2

Helen panics when Jo announces her baby will be black. Why does Helen turn to alcohol? Has this knowledge shattered the brief harmony between mother and daughter? Do you think Helen is coming back to help Jo, or has she washed her hands of the entire situation? Does Helen's recent separation from Peter play into her actions at the end of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the play's title. What are the implications of a taste of honey, as an action and a title for the play? Where are there instances in the text that demonstrate the idea? How do the characters exemplify the idea?

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