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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 religion was Alexa's wedding?

2. Who is the main character?

3. Where at JFK does Alexa say she will meet Wyler?

4. Where are Wyler and Alexa at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What animal does Alexa call Wyler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Alexa suggest they go to write the film?

2. What does Wyler do as Kaden lists names of people he knows Alexa has scammed?

3. Who is Swen?

4. Why does Wyler go to the newsstand shop in Act 1, Scene 7?

5. Why will Alexa not let Wyler look at her at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 6?

6. How does Alexa explain how putting on an art show is a good idea?

7. Why does Wyler call some of Alexa's previous victims?

8. Why does Alexa think Wyler is pursuing her after she conned him?

9. Why does Alexa contact Ginny?

10. Why does Alexa not want to deal with agents?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters in the play are on a quest for fame and fortune. What characters are involved in this quest? How does each try to achieve this goal? What characters succeed? What characters fail? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

The theme of art imitating life is prevalent in the play. How is this theme depicted? How is this theme important to the play? What characters are involved in this theme's development? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

Wyler and Alexa take on the roles of protagonist and antagonist, respectively. Compare and contrast these two characters. How are they drawn to each other? How do they complement each other? What makes them a unique or unexpected pair? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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