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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. In Mary's poem, what was burning?

2. What is Mrs. Martin's first name?

3. In Mrs. Smith's story, "The Bouquet", why does the fiancé take back the bouquet of flowers?

4. What does Mrs. Smith recommend giving the Watsons for a wedding present?

5. What explanation does Mary give for leaving the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Mary.

2. What revelation does Mary give about the Martin family?

3. Why does the Fire Chief leave the Smiths' house?

4. Describe Mr. Martin.

5. What cycle exists in the play?

6. Who is Bobby Watson?

7. Describe the plot and the moral behind the story, "The Dog and the Cow."

8. Describe the Fire Chief.

9. What ironic elements exist in the play?

10. What comedic coincidences exist in the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the effect the outcome of the play has on the characters. List examples of how the characters have been affected by their conversation. What effect might the outcome of the play have on the audience? Compare and contrast the audience's potential reaction to the play with that of the character's reaction to the evening.

Essay Topic 2

What cycle or cycles are evident in the play? How is dialogue and action used to develop the cycle(s)? What purpose do these cycles serve and how do they communicate the theme of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the characteristics of the style "Theater of the Absurd". How does absurdist drama communicate its theme? How does this style differ from other traditional forms of drama? What is the purpose of an absurdist play?

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