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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nick think his daughter looks like?

2. Tom is overwhelmed by Joe's _______________.

3. Which of the following is not part of Krupp's philosophy of life?

4. Which of the following cannot be used to describe Elsie?

5. Who is making the noise outside Kitty's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE is set in 1939--following the Great Depression in America and before the start of World War II. What impact did these two major events have on Saroyan? What impact did they have on his work, especially THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. Explain.

Essay Topic 2

THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE is a classic story of living life to the fullest. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study on Nick. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

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