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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. According to Dennis, Warren broke his losing streak with ____________.

2. According to Jessica, Dennis would be _________if he cleaned up a bit.

3. Why doesn't Warren understand that Jessica came over to the apartment in act 2?

4. Why is Jessica concerned that a friendship will be ruined?

5. Warren tells Dennis he tried to reassure Jessica of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jessica so interested in Dennis's parents, and why is it significant?

2. What does Dennis tell Warren he did the night before when Warren arrives with coffee, and why it is significant?

3. Why does Warren offer his grandfather's baseball cap to Jessica?

4. Describe the opening scene of act 2 and its significance.

5. Why is Jessica's remark about pot being more damaging to the lungs than cigarettes are relevant?

6. How does Warren respond to Jessica's questions about his sister?

7. Describe Warren's family.

8. Why is Jessica upset with Warren about Dennis's knowing what happened between them, and what does it reveal?

9. How does Jessica respond to Warren's offer of his grandfather's baseball cap?

10. How does Dennis respond to Valerie when she calls on the phone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the title of the play "This Is Our Youth" mean? How does the title influence the tone, characters, and plot of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jessica and Warren's relationship with their relationships with their families.

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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