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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. What makes the announcement at the beginning of the play?

2. What does Mrs. Antrobus do when she sees the man who spread the story about Mr. Antrobus wanting to be a fish?

3. What occupation does Mr. Antrobus give to Judge Moses?

4. After Sabina comes in with the news that Henry has thrown a stone at a neighbor, what appears on Henry's forehead?

5. What does Mr. Antrobus tell Mrs. Antrobus to do to save them from the cold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the accusations leveled at Mr. Antrobus that he debunks in his speech to the international society of mammals?

2. Describe the refugee named Homer.

3. What does Gladys tell Mr. Antrobus before running away from Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus?

4. In Mrs. Antrobus' speech to the international society of mammals, what does she list as her more important discoveries?

5. What are the most important achievements for Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus, according to the loudspeaker announcement?

6. Who gets on the boat with Mr. Antrobus?

7. Describe Henry's appearance in Act 3 when he sees Sabina.

8. Describe the set in the beginning of Act 3.

9. What does Sabina explain about the people running the movies?

10. What is in the message Mrs. Antrobus puts in the bottle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to the play, how is humanity given value? Use specific examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the play, what does the weather in the various parts symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the play to support your answer, explain how this play contrasts the best and worst aspects of being human.

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