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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 Marlene, the story of Griselda's marriage begins like a:

2. What best describes Marlene's attitude with Jeanine during the interview?

3. Who seems the least upset as Griselda tells her story?

4. What is the weather like at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?

5. As the baby grew inside of Joan, she:

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on what you know of Marlene's character from the play, do you think she would do things differently if she had the chance?

2. Why might Joyce have been so short with Marlene on her visit?

3. Why might Churchill have written the character of Griselda as arriving late? What might it symbolize?

4. Why might Marlene have asked Joan if she considered not having the baby?

5. What genre might be used to describe the play during Act 1? Explain why.

6. How does Louise's character parallel Joan's character?

7. How is Marlene's coworker Win a reflection on her own character?

8. Why might the author include so few details about the identity of Marlene's lover?

9. Before you learn that Shona is lying, does she show that she deserves a chance to be sent on a good job interview? Why?

10. How does Angie's desperation to connect with her aunt manifest itself through lies in Act 3, Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the play's individualized characters and realistic dialogue create a heightened theatrical reality? Use examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What prominent metaphor is the feature of Dull Gret's story in Act 1, Part 3? Why does Marlene not participate in this part of the celebration?

Essay Topic 3

Ultimately, what sort of achievements are more admirable to Churchill: achievements based on inner independence, strength and courage, or financial and power-based victories? Explain your response with examples and characters from the play.

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