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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 falls from the sky in Prior's dream in Act 1, Scene 7?

2. What does Prior say he can't do in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What is Aileen's last name who speaks to Roy on the phone in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Prior tell Louis not to touch in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Who does Louis go to call in Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Joe's response when Harper solicits him sexually in Act 1, Scene 5? Why?

2. What does the title "In Vitro" mean in the play?

3. Describe the marriage of Joe and Harper as established in Act 1, Scene 3. What is significant about Joe's nickname for Harper?

4. Describe the character of Joe in Millennium Approaches. What are Joe's religious beliefs?

5. What symbols are represented in the end of Prior's dream in Act 1, Scene 7?

6. Compare the characters of Roy and Joe in Millennium Approaches with regard to politics.

7. What does Joe want in Act 2 in regard to self destruction?

8. Describe the relationship that Louis has with Judaism as shown in Act 1. How does the rabbi know Louis' grandmother?

9. What does Prior say of Louis' behavior at the funeral in Act 1, Scene 4?

10. How does Prior reveal his illness to Louis in Act 1, Scene 4? Why hasn't he revealed it before?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the meaning of the titles of each of the Acts in Millennium Approaches. What does each title symbolize in the play?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of AIDS in Millennium Approaches. Which characters face AIDS as a major battle in their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the similarities and differences between Judaism and Mormonism in the play. What do these religions share? How are they different? What ties does each have to America?

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