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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 the Fire Chief's story, "The Headcold", what is the main subject of the story?
2. Who might pay for the Watson children's schooling?
3. According to the Fire Chief, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
4. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?
5. According to Mr. Smith, what is the reason for a ringing doorbell?
Short Essay Questions
1. What ironic elements exist in the play?
2. What is the significance of the Martins beginning the play at the end of the drama?
3. What dull story does Mrs. Martin tell to amaze Mr. Martin and the Smiths?
4. How does the conversation among the Smiths and the Martins change after the Fire Chief leaves?
5. Describe Mr. Martin.
6. Describe the plot behind Mrs. Smith's story of the man who bought flowers.
7. What cycle exists in the play?
8. Describe the story of the calf that gave birth to a cow.
9. What effect does the outcome of the play have on the characters?
10. What topic begins the conversation of the play?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is language altered in the play? What is the purpose of altering the language and how do the alterations affect the flow of conversation? Define three specific points where language is suddenly altered, and hypothesize as to the reason behind those sudden changes.
Essay Topic 2
Why is "The Bald Soprano" considered an "anti-play?" What elements of traditional script development have been changed? How does the "anti-play" express its theme without the traditional elements of literature?
Essay Topic 3
How is irony used to advance the action of the play and express the theme? What role does sarcasm play in the play's irony? How are irony and sarcasm effective tools when used in the context of the play?
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