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

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary term defines August's statement of blindness to the passing moon?

2. What does the Chinese proverb say that Jean quotes?

3. In Act 1 Part 7, August shows a slide photo of a man and says he's "the wise old bird who owns the place." Who is it?

4. When Dan and Chad arrive drunk in Act 1 Part 7, who is silently sitting in the room?

5. What was the bone awl that August displays made from?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define "aestheticism." How does this term relate to the characters in The Mound Builders? Which characters would you describe as governed by "aesthetic?" Which are not? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the character of Delia in The Mound Builders. What is her purpose to the plot of the story? What does she know about the actions in the play that the other characters are not aware of?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Lanford Wilson chose to title this play, "The Mound Builders?" What does that title reflect in the action of the play? How is it symbolic to the theme?

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