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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. In what city does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?

2. What is the name of this play?

3. What literary technique does the author use in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What is Alice doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 6?

5. Where does Lazar recall seeing Susan before?

Short Essay Questions

1. Susan is with Lazar with whom she experienced the pinnacle of excitement in her life yet she is now eager to leave him too.

2. What does the radio interview foreshadow in the story?

3. How does Act 1, Scene 5 begin?

4. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 1 and who are the first two characters to appear?

5. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 10?

6. Why is this scene so significant for Susan?

7. How does the author show that the imminent relationship between Susan and Brock ends up being more significant for Susan than just the thrill she is looking for all the time?

8. What comments does Alice make regarding England and Brock when she enters the room?

9. What is the scope of the conversation between Brock and Darwin regarding Susan's mental health?

10. How does Act 1, Scene 7 begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Lazar and Brock. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Susan cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

Essay Topic 2

What is the significance of the play's title, PLENTY? Cite two examples that support why the author chose the title he did. Can you suggest a better title based on your perspective of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Alice. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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