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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 new accessory is Alexa wearing in Act 1, Scene 5?

2. What religion was Alexa's wedding?

3. How much does Alexa offer Wyler per week to write the screenplay?

4. Why does Ronald let Alexa stay in the dressing room?

5. What does Wyler want to do to Alexa in Act 1, Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Alexa, what is the "finest word in the English language"?

2. What does Alexa offer Wyler since he is not writing?

3. Describe Alexa's wedding.

4. What happens when Wyler calls the hotel looking for Alexa in Act 1, Scene 8?

5. Why does Alexa contact Kaden in Act 2, Scene 9?

6. Why did Wyler change his name?

7. How does Alexa describe the reactions people will have when they see Wyler in the suit?

8. Why does Wyler contact Ginny?

9. What story does Alexa tell Wyler about Bethany Vance?

10. How does the photographer respond to Wyler's photo setting request?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The climax of the play occurs when Skunk attacks Wyler outside of the newsstand. Why does Skunk attach Wyler? How is this event the climax of the play? What occurs after Skunk attacks Wyler? What events does this attack put into motion? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Plays are divided into acts and the acts into scenes. Why does a playwright divide the story this way? How is the addition or subtraction of scene a useful tool in playwriting? How do the divisions aid the audience/reader?

Essay Topic 3

Before Alexa became Alexa, she was Brenda Gelb from Pennsylvania. Describe the transformation that Brenda makes to become Alexa Vere de Vere. What prompts this transformation? How does she accomplish changing her personality and actions to fit Alexa instead of Brenda? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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