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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Henry states, "Think of it as a ________ marriage. You and I are above hypocrisy."
2. Debbie states that "her and Terry used to smoke in the _________."
3. Billy messes up the line and they have to re-do the scene. Annie moves away from him leaving him feel ________.
4. Debbie's boyfriend plays a _______ at the fairground, which to her is being a musician.
5. At the opening of Scene 9, Henry is alone in the _______ sitting in a chair.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The concept of a love triangle is introduced almost immediately within this play. The tension between lovers is a great dramatic effect for the audience, after all.
Part 1: Why do you think love triangles are so often used within plays and other stories?
Part 2: Do you think this play would have been as interesting without the love triangles? Why or why not?
Part 3: Do you believe the idea of a love triangle is a realistic and prevalent part of love? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
The multiple meanings of many of the phrases and words in this play make the actual meaning more difficult to ascertain. At the same time, this allows the reader to take from the play what they will.
Part 1: Why do you think the playwrights used phrases and words with multiple meanings?
Part 2: Do you think it's possible to ever know exactly what the playwright meant? Why or why not?
Part 3: How do you think the play is affected by the multiple layered phrases and words?
Essay Topic 3
Relationships are never easy, but it seems that many of the characters within this play are making their relationships harder than they need to be.
Part 1: What do you think makes up a good, strong relationship?
Part 2: Why do you think the characters in this play are seemingly trying to make their relationships more difficult?
Part 3: Is there ever such a thing as a strong and easy relationship? Why or why not?
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