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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ma tell Pa to make sure to do?

2. What does Pa do in regard to the judges?

3. What does say that Pa and Ma owe to Manure?

4. What tax does Ma indicate isn't making any money?

5. How much does Pa order he will now receive from the profits of the taxes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is religion made fun of in this play? Do you think the author's satire of religion is done well or poorly? Why do you think this way?

Essay Topic 2

What actions do Pa and Ma take which show that they are willing to go to any lengths to secure riches? How do you feel about their actions? Do you believe there are people like that in our present society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In what ways is it indicated that the main motivation in Pa's life is greed? Is Pa greedier than Ma? Why do you feel this way? Does Pa ever overcome his greediness? Why or why not?

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