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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. Where does Act 1, Scene 1 take place?

2. Who is Swen?

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

4. Where was Alexa born?

5. Who is the main character?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Alexa, how did her husband die?

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

3. What does Wyler question about Alexa's story in Act 1, Scene 5?

4. Why is Wyler having trouble writing after he has been scammed by Alexa?

5. Who is Amber?

6. What happened to Skunk's money, according to Alexa?

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

8. Why does Ginny call Wyler in Act 2, Scene 6?

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

10. How does Kaden react when Wyler goes to see him about Alexa in Act 2, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The playwright uses the element of deus ex machina in the play. What is this stage element? What does it mean? How does the playwright use it? Is it effective or not? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

Each of the acts is subtitled "Life" and "Art," respectively. Why are these subtitles used? What additional information can the reader infer about the act based on the subtitle? Could these subtitles be changed? What might they be changed to? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

The playwright uses several instances of foreshadowing throughout the play. Identify the uses of foreshadowing. How do these situations foreshadow later events in the play? Why are these events important? What does the audience/reader learn from these events that the characters in the play do not? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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