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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. What does Etta Doris say it seems is happening to all the old buildings in Houston?

2. What does Lily Dale think of the young man at the end of the play?

3. How does Will describe the man at the bank's manner?

4. What is the first thing Will says to Etta Doris?

5. What time is Pete leaving for Atlanta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What confession does Will make to Lily Dale after he tells her about the courtesy call at the bank?

2. How does Etta Doris describe Bill?

3. How does Clara help Lily Dale remember Etta Doris?

4. How does Pete describe his late wife's cooking habits?

5. What all does Etta Doris say is wrong with her?

6. What does Lily Dale initially confess to doing with Mary Cunningham?

7. What does Will call Tom about?

8. What is Pete's attitude toward education?

9. What new "blow" does Pete deliver to Will?

10. Describe Lily Dale's meeting with Etta Doris.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the roles of the maids in THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA. How are they treated? What does their status seem to be? How does the talk of Disappointment Clubs highlight the role of the maids in the play? How does the generational difference between Clara and Etta Doris parallel other generational differences in the play?

Essay Topic 2

What is Carson's function in THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA? What does he represent for Pete? What does he represent for Lily Dale and Will? How does Foote use him to advance the plot?

Essay Topic 3

Great mystery surrounds Bill's signing over of his father's checks to the young man from Atlanta. Why do you think Bill gave his roommate all the money his father sent him? Build a case using specific examples from the play.

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