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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. At their apartment, what does Joan reveal was a problem with her last boyfriend?

2. How old does Bernie think the girl was?

3. How does Joan think Deborah is behaving?

4. Do Joan and Danny get along?

5. How does Deborah plan to change their living situation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Bernie so offended by Joan's dismissal at the singles bar?

2. Who was King Farouk, according to Bernie?

3. After running into Joan at Deborah's apartment, what question does Danny ask her and why?

4. What does Bernie say about Deborah's profession, upon meeting her for the first time?

5. In the movie theater, who does Bernie think looks like Deborah?

6. What is Joan's reaction when Deborah informs her she is moving in with Danny?

7. What two words did Deborah's mother mishear during Deborah's childhood?

8. Why is Danny frightened to confess his love to Deborah?

9. What is the significance of Deborah and Danny's fight over the shampoo?

10. What story does Joan tell her kindergartners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Theatre is meant to be performed. Does the reader miss elements of the play by simply reading it and not seeing it performed? Are there aspects of the plays that would make more sense in performance? If so, what are they? What do you think is the value of live theatre? How is it different from television or going to the movies? Why, among so many modern multimedia options, do you think people still attend the theatre?

Essay Topic 2

Why do George and Emil so enjoy meeting in the park? Why is friendship so important to them? Why do they seek to be in harmony with nature? They are described as men in their sixties--is their philosophic waxing prompted by a fear of death? Why or why not? Use examples from their conversations to make your conclusion.

Essay Topic 3

During a fight with Deborah, Danny claims he does not mind physical violence but cannot abide emotional violence. What insight does this gives about Danny's character? Examine scene twenty-eight where the argument occurs. What is Deborah's complaint against Danny? What is Danny ultimately unable to bring to their relationship? How, again, does each character attempt to gain the power back in the relationship?

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