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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. How long did it take Wyler to write his first book?

2. What is Alexa's husband's name?

3. Who is Skunk?

4. What does Alexa say will happen to women who see Wyler in his suit?

5. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting of Act 1, Scene 2.

2. How does Bethany react when Wyler tells her Alexa referred to her as a masochist?

3. Where did Mike meet Alexa?

4. What does Alexa mean when she says, "No one pulls the cashmere over the eyes of a writer"?

5. How does Alexa find her victims, according to Kaden?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Setting and scene background are extremely important to a play. Why is setting and scenery important to a play? What are the various setting used in this play? How are they important to the action of the play? How does the setting add to the action? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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