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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Alexa, what are the homes of Hollywood all about?

2. Who is Illya Mannon?

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

4. Who does Wyler think is Kaden's employee?

5. What does Michael ask Wyler when they first talk on the phone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Before Alexa became Alexa, she was Brenda Gelb from Pennsylvania. Describe the transformation that Brenda makes to become Alexa Vere de Vere. What prompts this transformation? How does she accomplish changing her personality and actions to fit Alexa instead of Brenda? 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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