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

Short Answer Questions

1. Louise's talking habits can be described as:

2. When did Joyce get pregnant?

3. What do we learn about Angie's desires in Act 3, Scene 3, Part 3?

4. What does Joyce do when Marlene offers her money?

5. What does Angie do with the perfume?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act 2, Scene 3, Part 2, Marlene is confronted by two different consequences of her determination to succeed. Explain these two consequences and how she attempts to effectively deal with them. Do you think she is successful in her attempts to cope both in appearance and in regards to her inner emotional state? Give specific examples 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

Why might Churchill feature babies as such a prominent topic in Act 1, Parts 2 and 3? Please provide specific examples from the book.

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