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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 Doug tell Curt in Act 1, Scene 7, about Sandy's behavior at a recent party?

2. What is Curt's job?

3. What happens to Heather after she finds out who Doug really is?

4. How does Heather react after learning Curt's identity?

5. What does Doug offer to Sandy as she is being released from jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Are Curt and Beth in love?

2. What makes Curt and Sandy's time together in Act 1, Scene 1, seem awkward?

3. Based on Curt's actions toward Doug in Act 1, Scene 7, does it appear that Curt has feelings for Sandy?

4. Before the massage starts, Sandy has Curt sign a paper. Should Curt sign the paper, or is signing it foreshadowing bad things to come?

5. Why did Sandy leave her mother's home at such a young age?

6. Are Heather's clothes typical of a massage therapist?

7. Why would Heather offer more than just a massage to Doug?

8. Based on Doug's conversation with Curt, will Doug go back to the massage parlor and pay for another form of sex with Heather?

9. Why is Beth so intent on Curt pursuing the promotion to lieutenant?

10. How does Curt react to Doug's statements about Sandy in Act 1, Scene 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Curt keeps insisting that Sandy find a new job even though she keeps telling him that she is happy being a prostitute.

1. Curt doesn't insist that any of the other characters find a new job. What about Sandy makes Curt feel compelled to help her?

2. If Sandy had had a wealthy upbringing like Beth and was still a prostitute, would Curt still feel so compelled to help her?

3. What is Curt's subconscious reasoning behind his insistence that Sandy find a new career? Have examples to support.

Essay Topic 2

Curt and Doug are partners. At the beginning of the play, Curt is the strong one of the duo and is understanding of Doug's irresponsible ways. By the end, Doug is supporting Curt and understanding of his mistakes, telling him to get his life together before he ruins it completely.

1. What makes Doug grow up and take over Curt's responsible role? Use examples from the play to support.

2. A year later, Doug seems to still be helping Curt along. Why was Curt never able to return to his original role of being the strong one in the relationship? Have examples from the play to support.

3. What has helped Doug remain strong and supportive and able to help Curt through his tough time? Why didn't he stay irresponsible? Use examples from the play to support.

Essay Topic 3

The title of the play is "Blue Surge," and there is a song that Curt likes that is titled "Blue Serge."

1. What does "Surge" mean? What does "Serge" mean? What is the difference between the two titles?

2. What did the song "Blue Serge" mean to Curt when he thought the title was "Blue Surge"?

3. How is the title "Blue Surge" appropriate for this play? Use examples from the text.

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