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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rheba recall?

2. What happens to Grandpa's Internal Revenue Service problem?

3. How does Mr. Kirby feel about Grandpa's philosophizing?

4. Why does Paul descend again into the basement?

5. What does Olga offer to do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ed is a very unique individual.

Part 1) What does he do for a living? What unique hobbies does he have?

Part 2) How does he put these hobbies to use?

Part 3) Would most average adults take him seriously in any of his work or hobbies? Why or why not?

Part 4) How does his behavior and interests follow Grandpa's philosophy?

Essay Topic 2

Grandpa Vanderhof is the patriarch of the family.

Part 1) What was his previous career? Why does he leave this career?

Part 2) How does this decision affect the rest of the family?

Part 3) Do you agree with his view on life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The play is written in 1936.

Part 1) What is significant about this time period in United States' history?

Part 2) How does this play relate to this time period and audiences of 1936?

Part 3) Describe American life in 1936, based on the families in this play.

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