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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. When Hippolytus emerges in Scene 8 of "Phaedra's Love", Theseus kisses him and does what?

2. What does Strophe tell Hippolytus that Phaedra has accused him of in Scene 5 of "Phaedra's Love"?

3. How old is Robin in "Cleansed"?

4. Hippolytus asks Phaedra when the last time she did what in Scene 4 of "Phaedra's Love"?

5. What does Ian ask Cate when he begins eating breakfast in Scene 2 of "Blasted"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Phaedra consult a doctor about Hippolytus in Scene 2 of "Phaedra's Love"?

2. What does Strophe reveal happened to Phaedra in Scene 5 of "Phaedra's Love"? How does Hippolytus respond?

3. How does Tinker's character evolve in "Cleansed"? What is his central objective?

4. Where is the opening of "Cleansed" set? Who is in the first scene?

5. Describe the dynamic between Ian and Cate in Scene 1 of "Blasted." How are these characters different?

6. What conversation takes place between Ian and Cate when they first arrive at the hotel in "Blasted"?

7. What takes place in the opening of Scene 2 of "Blasted"? How much time elapsed from Scene 1?

8. What is the setting of "Blasted"? What characters enter in Scene 1?

9. What does Strophe tell Hippolytus when she enters in Scene 5 of "Phaedra's Love"? What is his response?

10. How does Hippolytus take on the role of protagonist in "Phaedra's Love"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of "self-inflicted pain" and the actions of Hippolytus in Scenes 6 and 7 of "Phaedra's Love". In what way does Hippolytus seek his own demise?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of sexual desire in "Phaedra's Love". How is the theme of love perverted by Kane?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss and describe the characters of Carl and Rod in the narrative as well as the theme of forbidden love. How do Carl and Rod represent this theme?

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