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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 has just arrived at the end of the scene?

2. What does Luke say his group of rebels needs?

3. What does Arthur's conversation with Irma reveal?

4. Why is Carmen thoughtful and sad?

5. Why is it dangerous for people to be out in the streets?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the Envoy, Irma, Carmen, and the Chief say regarding the Queen?

2. What does Irma believe will happen to her business, if the rebels are successful?

3. What does Irma say about Carmen's daughter?

4. How does Roger feel about the rebellion?

5. What do the characters say about the order of authority?

6. What does Georgette do for the men after she bandages their wounds?

7. How does Irma monitor the activities in the house?

8. How do the others react when the Chief complains no one has wanted to pretend to be him?

9. Describe the arrival of the Chief of Police.

10. How do those on the balcony appear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Irma believes if the rebels win, she will be out of business.

Part 1) Why does she believe this? What does she believe is the fate of herself and her prostitutes?

Part 2) In the end, is this her fate? Why or why not?

Part 3) Is Irma right about the rebels? Why or why not?

Part 4) Are the men in the rebellion different than the men Irma knows? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Irma manages prostitutes.

Part 1) What do the prostitutes do for the visitors? How do the prostitutes feel about the services they provide?

Part 2) Why are the prostitutes hard to replace? Could you deal with a job such as this? Why or why not?

Part 3) Compare these prostitutes with your own assumption about prostitutes. Has your opinion changed? Why or why not?

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