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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. Who does Claire ask to babysit Kate?

2. What does Claire find herself doing after James tells her some of her faults?

3. What does Claire realize about herself if she were to live with James again?

4. Where will Adam and his daughter be living?

5. Why does Claire want to see Adam before she returns to London?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Helen break out in laughter when she sees Claire and Adam together?

2. What does Claire think about as she anticipates James' upcoming telephone call?

3. What does Claire learn about James from her friend, Judy?

4. What does Claire learn about James' true feelings for her from James' business partner, George?

5. What do Claire's mother and sister do to help bolster her confidence prior to her call with James?

6. How does Claire consider Kate's needs as she tries to realign her life?

7. Describe the scenario when Claire confronts James and ends their marriage.

8. What does James reveal to Claire about why he really left her?

9. How does James try to make Claire jealous?

10. Why does Claire not feel happy about going back to James?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Loss is an important theme in WATERMELON. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Claire. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Claire?

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