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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Annie sticks up for the play, Henry uses a ________ in order to make his point about writing.
2. As the scene closes Annie and Billy begin _______ in earnest.
3. Brodie states that he is getting sprung by the ___________.
4. Henry says into the phone, "Don't tell me about professional, you lost half a day of shooting the war memorial with a ______ shadow over it."
5. Brodie stated that Henry did not help him get out of prison with the play, there were _____ other inmates that got out with him.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The creative energy of Henry allows him to create beautiful dialogue or his characters, but he sometimes has troubles when speaking for himself.
Part 1: Why do you think it's easier for Henry to be creative in his plays than in real life?
Part 2: Do you think Henry's work is his way of dealing with his everyday problems? Why or why not?
Part 3: Do you believe it's possible for Henry to be able to bring his creative dialogue into real life as well? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
The women within this play seem to be manipulative with the men in their lives.
Part 1: In what ways do you think the women are manipulative in this play? Or aren't they?
Part 2: How does the playwright define the roles of men and women within this play?
Part 3: Do you think the women are trying to hurt the men in their lives within this play? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
At times in this play, the idea of finding love seems clichéd, with people meeting on trains or when they work on plays together.
Part 1: How do you think the playwright feels about love after having read this play?
Part 2: Do you think love is portrayed as cliched in this play? Why or why not?
Part 3: Can love ever be a cliche? Why or why not?
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