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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. Tobias could not force the cat to _________________.

2. What does Tobias offer Claire when Agnes leaves the room?

3. According to Claire, _____________ is preferable to loss of love.

4. Who overhears what Agnes has been saying about Claire?

5. Where are Harry and Edna staying in Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the veneer of Tobias's ability to love.

2. What does Agnes instinctively know about her guests and the chaos currently in her home?

3. How does Edna retaliate against Julia for her rude behavior?

4. What is Julia looking for from Tobias?

5. How does Tobias respond after hearing Harry's perspective on their friendship?

6. What surprise do Harry and Edna reveal after saying their goodbyes to everyone?

7. What does Agnes ask of Tobias regarding Julia's marriage?

8. Why are Tobias and Agnes pleased to have Harry and Edna leave their home in the end?

9. Who does Julia direct her anger toward next?

10. What incident serves as some comedic relief during another one of Julia's whining episodes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Tobias and Harry. What are their roles within the group of women? What is the trust factor with the women? What are the reasons the women love each of these men who are so dramatically different?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 3

Albee uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

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