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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did Shannon have his church?

2. How does Shannon say he will get into town?

3. Where has Maxine been thinking of returning to?

4. What American poet does Hannah mention?

5. What does Shannon offer Hannah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the play and helps to express character and theme.

1) Setting

2) Structure

3) Language

Essay Topic 2

THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA greatly influenced modern literature and theater. Choose a book or play that you think was influenced by THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA and discuss their similarities in terms of the following:

1) Plot

2) Character

3) Themes.

Essay Topic 3

In 1964, John Huston directed a film version of THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA starring Richard Burton. How did the filmmakers adapt the play to appeal to a film audience? How did these changes affect the meaning of the story?

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