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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. From what floor did the Anarchist jump?
2. What are the documents the person on the phone requests from the Maniac?
3. What does the Maniac do into the phone and pretend it's Bertozzo?
4. What does the Constable say he gave the anarchist?
5. Who says, "These characters have the power to save or destroy however and whenever they will: they toss out certain life sentences just the way someone might say, 'maybe it will rain tomorrow'?"
Short Essay Questions
1. In what state is the Superintendent when he enters in Act 1, Scene 2? Why?
2. What does the Maniac tell Bertozzo about the actors he performs with?
3. Who/what does the Superintendent say pushed him toward the "raptus?" How does the Maniac reply?
4. How does the Maniac feel after taking the phone call in Act 1, Scene 1? Why?
5. What does the Maniac do with the documents he finds while in the office alone?
6. What is the Maniac's suggestion to the Superintendent and Sports Jacket, considering their situation of desperation in Act 1, Scene 2?
7. What does the Maniac want to determine regarding the Anarchist's emotional state? How does he proceed?
8. What does the Maniac do when the Constable comes into the office in Act 1, Scene 2?
9. What does the Maniac tell the person on the phone about his message in Act 1, Scene 1?
10. What is the phone call regarding which the Maniac takes in Act 1, Scene 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the relation of Accidental Death of an Anarchist to the real-life trial of Giuseppe Pinelli and his subsequent death. What characters are reflective of actual people in this public scandal? How does Fo use this as a backdrop for the themes he presents?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss "Truth and Lies" as a theme in Accidental Death of an Anarchist. How is this theme exemplified in the play? Who is the voice of this theme?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the characters of the Maniac and the Journalist. How are these characters alike? How are they different? What are the examples of their opposing stances on themes of the play?
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