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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Warren reassure Jessica that no one is trying to set her up?
2. After Dennis comes out of the bathroom, what is he alluding to when he says to Warren and Jessica about their "indulging in anything dastardly"?
3. According to Warren, his grandfather was what when he was young?
4. What does Warren try to hide from Jessica in act 2?
5. What does Dennis tell Warren he got from Stuey?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Warren's most prized possession, and what does it reveal about his character?
2. Why does Warren offer his grandfather's baseball cap to Jessica?
3. Describe the opening scene of act 2 and its significance.
4. What is the misunderstanding between Jessica and Warren over Dennis's mother's profession?
5. What does Warren do when Jessica first arrives that makes her uncomfortable, and why?
6. How does Dennis respond to Valerie when she calls on the phone?
7. Why can't Jessica go to brunch with Warren, and how is it significant?
8. How does Jessica respond to Warren's offer of his grandfather's baseball cap?
9. Why is Jessica so interested in Dennis's parents, and why is it significant?
10. Compare and contrast Jessica's home life with Warren's and how each is relevant to their life goals.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss domestic violence in the play.
1) Warren's sister's murder.
2) Warren's father's abusive behavior.
3) Dennis's abusive behavior.
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Warren's memorabilia from the 1950s and 1960s. What does it mean to him? How does the memorabilia function in the play itself?
Essay Topic 3
Socoal class plays a critical role in Dennis's and Warren's lives and livelihood. What are their class backgrounds? How does their class influence their current behavior? Is their class a burden or gift or both?
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