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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sabina pull to get the set to start to right itself?

2. Fitzpatrick says that the stand-ins are going to portray the hours of the night as portrayed by whom?

3. When Henry wakes up and confronts his father, what does he challenge Mr. Antrobus to do?

4. Who embodies the human capacity for compassion?

5. What union does the stagehand threaten to report Sabina to if she doesn't play the scene properly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the play show that humanity is not blinded to the possibilities for monstrous human behavior? Cite examples from the play in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

According to the play, what does giving in to desire and temptation lead to? Use specific examples to support your answer.

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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