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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wyler the first to do to Alexa?

2. Who does Wyler say Alexa is supposed to be meeting with in Act 1, Scene 7?

3. How many paintings does Mike have finished?

4. Where is the violinist supposed to meet Alexa?

5. How many telephones are on stage in Act 2, Scene 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The line "No one pulls the cashmere over the eyes of a writer" is used at the beginning and ending of the play. What does this saying mean? How does the saying change meaning depending on the character speaking it or situation it is spoken in? Why is this line important to the play? Why did the playwright use it at both the beginning and ending of the play?

Essay Topic 2

There are several references to the role and job of the writer in the play. According to the characters in the play, what is the role of the writer? According to the playwright, what is the role of the writer? Are these viewpoints similar or different? Why is the writer important or not important? 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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