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

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbolic act does Benjamin perform at the end of his meeting with Dr. Barnes?

2. Why does Benjamin choose not to leave the United States?

3. What unflattering terms does Dr. Barnes use to describe the board?

4. Why does the Voice correct Fatt's mileage estimate?

5. How does Clayton exit the meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odets uses two techniques to shift the reader back and forward in time in order to tell his story. What two techniques does he use and where in the story does he use them? What are the benefits of using these techniques? The downside? If you were re-writing the play, how would you rearrange the scenes?

Essay Topic 2

In several instances, Fatt makes statements that the workers challenged. He says workers have hot suppers to go home to and the workers disagree. Fatt says Philadelphia is an hour away and the worker says two hours. What is the significance of getting the facts over seemingly minor details, which gives the appearance of quibbling over minor differences? How do minor inaccuracies detract from or add to the realities of the lives of the bosses and workers?

Essay Topic 3

The contributions of extended family members are critical to the survival of Florence and Sid's families. How would Florence's family change had she ignored Irv's insistence that she not get married? What are your thoughts about Florence's rights to her own life?

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