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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 5 take place?

2. What time does Alexa and Wyler's plane leave?

3. Who does Wyler need Alexa to tell him about to finish the treatment?

4. What does Alexa tell Wyler she does in England?

5. What brand of luggage does Alexa have Wyler pick up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Swen?

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

5. Why does writing not come easily to Wyler?

6. Why does Wyler offer to charge the reverb equipment?

7. Why does Alexa say writers always have the last word?

8. What is Wyler's first novel about?

9. Describe how Alexa tells Wyler deals happen and "culture is maintained."

10. Why did Wyler change his name?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alexa has gotten away with conning people numerous times before she cons Wyler, who then decides to go after her. Why has no one before Wyler tried to track down Alexa? What has stopped them? How has this enabled Alexa to continue conning people? In turn, what makes Wyler want to track down Alexa? Why is he different from the rest of her victims? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

One of the major themes of the play is fantasy versus reality. How is this theme evident in the play? What characters have problems dealing with fantasy versus reality? What does this theme say about life both in the play and in general? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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