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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. Who is the main character?

2. What animated character does Alexa reference in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is the photographer's subject's real first name?

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

5. What shoe size does Wyler wear?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Ginny, the young violinist, nervous about getting her picture taken?

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

6. Why did Wyler change his name?

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

8. Why does Skunk attack Wyler at the newsstand?

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

10. How does Alexa respond to Wyler when he does not want her to pay for his suit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several references to "As Bees In Honey Drown" throughout the play, including the title of this play. What does the saying mean? Does the saying take on different meanings in each reference? How does each character interpret this saying? What does this saying say about life in general outside of the play? Use specific examples 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

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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