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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 offer to Sandy as she is being released from jail?

2. What does Sandy reveal about herself to Curt in Act 1, Scene 5?

3. Curt has asked Sandy to help him with something Beth won't do. What does Curt ask Sandy to do?

4. What does Doug show Heather that implies he is not there for a massage?

5. What is Curt's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why would Doug strip naked and just stand there waiting for Heather to come back?

2. Based on what you have read so far through Act 1, Scene 4, predict if Curt and Beth's relationship will last. .

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

4. Does Doug have feelings for Heather beyond her prostitution services? Have examples from Act 1, Scene 7, support your answer.

5. Are there reasons in the play that indicate that Heather should have been fired from her job?

6. Why does Curt feel the need to have Sandy over to his apartment?

7. Does Doug have a right to arrest Heather? Support your answer with evidence.

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

9. What does Sandy's relaxation place reveal about her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There is a lot of foul language throughout the play by both the men and women.

1. Does the language convey appropriate emotion? Would there have been a different way to express that emotion?

2. How does the language affect the controversial element of the play?

3. What does the language show us about the characters' environment?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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