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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. Who is Jessica with when she arrives at Dennis's apartment?

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

3. In act 2, whose friendship is Jessica worried will be ruined?

4. In act 2, what does Warren offer to buy Jessica as a present?

5. According to Dennis, who was he with besides Valerie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dennis and Warren agree to about replacing some of the funds Warren stole from his father?

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

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

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

5. What is Warren's most prized possession, and what does it reveal about his character?

6. Describe Jessica and her relationship with Warren.

7. Describe Warren's family.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify 3 offstage events, and dissect their meaning within the play.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the treatment of women.

1) How do Dennis and Warren treat women?

2) Who suffers from the mistreatment of women?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Dennis and Warren's relationship with their relationships with their fathers.

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