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

Short Answer Questions

1. In terms of her current job, Louise feels that she:

2. According to Mrs. Kidd, why should Howard have Marlene's job?

3. What does Angie convince Marlene of?

4. What happened with Joyce's husband?

5. What is the only thing Marlene and Joyce don't argue about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the following theme: Women have come a long way from being reviled for their independence. How is this theme displayed by the characters and their actions in the play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Are Churchill's choices in which characters are double-cast with each other intentional? Do the choices help define or confuse the two characters that are played by the same actor?

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