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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. What does the Executioner say about the rebels?

2. What do both Irma and the Chief of Police know about the rebellion?

3. Why does Irma have trouble replacing prostitutes?

4. Why do none of the girls think of Carmen as their real friend?

5. What happens when Irma leaves the Bishop?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the doorbell rings?

2. How does Louis feel about Roger's beliefs regarding the revolution?

3. How does Chantal feel about the outcome of her singing?

4. What does the Envoy tell the Chief is being built and could be his?

5. What are the characters' reactions after they leave the balcony?

6. Why are the other girls no longer friends with Carmen?

7. What does the Bishop do when he sees his reflection in the mirror?

8. How does Roger feel about the rebellion?

9. What happens after the huge explosion?

10. Who appears on the balcony?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Roger is a surprising visitor at the whorehouse.

Part 1) Why is he there? What does he do to himself? Why might he have done this?

Part 2) How do the others react to his presence and his surprising actions?

Part 3) What are your reactions to reading what he has done? Compare your reactions to the other characters' reactions.

Part 4) Why is your reaction different or the same as the other characters?

Essay Topic 2

Irma mentions two times that a prostitute is growing too close to a visitor.

Part 1) Why is this a problem?

Part 2) Of whom does this remind Irma? Why is she reminded of this person?

Part 3) How does this reveal more about Irma's character and feelings about being a prostitute, as well as her feelings towards the person of whom she is reminded?

Essay Topic 3

The title of the play is significant.

Part 1) What has the same name in the play? What is the significance of both of these locations?

Part 2) What is a theme of the play? How does "The Balcony" reiterate the theme?

Part 3) If this play were updated, what would be the new title of the play? Why would this be the title?

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