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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nicholas see as Mr. Charles introduces him to their clerk, Tim?

2. Why does one of the senior actors, Folair, take Nicholas aside?

3. What does Nicholas do as Mrs. Grudden sings a sentimental song?

4. Where are Nicholas and Kate headed?

5. The next day, we see whose offices?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nicholas is symbolic.

Part 1) Describe Nicholas. What does he represent?

Part 2) How does one know this is how he is symbolic?

Part 3) Why does the playwright use Nicholas to be symbolic? Use the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

There are two central plot lines.

Part 1) What are these two plot lines? What is the significance of each?

Part 2) How are these two plot lines related or connected?

Part 3) What is the purpose of having two plot lines?

Essay Topic 3

Ralph craves money and status.

Part 1) Why does he crave this? How does it reflect his personality through the play?

Part 2) To what does this desire lead? What message does this send to readers?

Part 3) How do his cravings affect him by the end of the play? What does this say about people who crave money and status?

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