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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Part 1, who does Goldberg tell Petey it would be a good idea for Stanley to see?

2. Who is the first person to come downstairs in Act 3, Part 1?

3. Who does McCann and Goldberg accuse Stanley of not believing in?

4. What does Stanley do loudly when McCann and Goldberg continue taunting him?

5. What does Petey bring into the room at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the nature of Meg and Petey's relationship in the play. What was the author trying to portray about their relationship? What is telling of their character by this portrayal?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of delusion in the play. In what way did the characters create their own sense of delusion in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of the broken drum in the play. In what way might it have represented Stanley's emotional state?

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