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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the stage manager say is NOT eternal?

2. What does Mr. Webb ask George just before he marries Emily?

3. What does the stage manager urge the audience to do while George and Emily prepare to tell their story?

4. What does the stage manager do after George enters the cemetery?

5. What is one of the main differences in town between the second and third acts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this play. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Which character did you relate with the most in this play? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the play?

Essay Topic 3

Laughter and happiness is a common theme found in this play. Where does this come into play, and how does it affect the characters involved in these scenes?

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