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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. What does Warren ask Jessica permission to do?

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

3. What is on the table as act 2 opens?

4. Why does Jessica ask Warren about Dennis's father?

5. According to Warren, his grandfather was what when he was young?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Dennis behave toward Jessica when she first arrives at the apartment in act 2?

3. How does Warren respond to Jessica's question about his father throwing him out of the house?

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

5. What happened between Warren and Jessica at the hotel?

6. What does Warren do when Jessica first arrives that makes her uncomfortable, and why?

7. Why can't Jessica go to brunch with Warren, and how is it significant?

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

9. What happened the night before when Valerie saw her broken sculpture, and how does Dennis feel about it?

10. What is the misunderstanding between Jessica and Warren over Dennis's mother's profession?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of setting in "This Is Our Youth." When and Where does the play take place? What is the significance of the setting?

Essay Topic 2

Choose two characters and identify their dreams and aspirations. What are their life goals? How are they working toward them?

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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