Equus | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1, Scenes 1, 2, 3 and 4

1. Describe the opening scene of the play.

2. What happens after Alan leads the horse offstage?

3. What does Dysart admit that be feels?

4. Who does Dysart blame for some of his current self doubts?

5. What has Alan done that has caused him to be a part of the mental hospital?

6. What did Alan do when the court asked him for an explanation for his actions?

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