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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. When does the Maniac say that the raptus comes in the story in Act 2?
2. What does the Superintendent force Bertozzo to kiss?
3. The common consensus in the beginning of Act 2 is that the Anarchist felt what at 8pm?
4. Which character says, "If they had every member of that little pilgrim band under total and continuous surveillance, how come the band was able to organize such a complicated attack, without your coming in to stop them?"
5. What is Sports Jacket referred to as by other Anarchists?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the Maniac say to the journalist about scandal?
2. What does the Maniac re-costume himself as before the reporter arrives? What do the others say?
3. What information is learned from the phone call during the meeting of the Maniac and the police officers? What reaction does this cause?
4. What does the Maniac argue regarding the alibi witnesses? How does the journalist respond to this argument?
5. What does the outcome presented by the Maniac mean to those involved? What will be their outcome granted the evidence?
6. Who does the Maniac quote regarding scandal? What does this quote say?
7. What does the journalist suggest regarding the Anarchist's alibi?
8. What does the journalist ask the Superintendent first in her interview?
9. What documentation does the journalist present regarding recent bombings?
10. What does the journalist ask about the police interaction with the bomber? How does the Superintendent reply?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the Brechtian elements of the play, particularly that of the Alienation Effect. Where is this technique employed? What effect does it have? Why did Fo choose to use it?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the plot structure of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Define and give examples of the terms action, rising action, climax, and falling action in your discussion.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the Actions and Objectives in Act 2 between the Maniac and the police officers. What does each want? How do they go about achieving their objectives?
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