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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James tell George he has lost count of?

2. What does Coach say has always been one of his objectives?

3. What are the men doing as Act 2 begins?

4. Why does George believe that Phil was able to seduce Marion?

5. What is Coach's advice after hearing of the affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Coach. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of George and Phil. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two? Does their level of success create more competition between them than with any of the other men? Why would Marion be attracted to both of these men and for what reasons?

Essay Topic 3

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON is a classic loyalty and betrayal story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

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