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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 interrupts the conversation between Curt and Sandy in Act 2, Scene 5?

2. What is Doug looking for in his office in Act 2, Scene 4?

3. In Act 2, Scene 5, what does Curt hope will happen with his relationship with Sandy?

4. Why is Curt called in to the station in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. What is the source of Doug being upset in Act 2, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Curt have any real reason to feel like Beth keeps him around so she can feel good about herself? Use evidence from the play to support your answer.

2. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does Doug encourage Curt?

3. Based on the description of the Act 2, Scene 1, setting, what can we assume about Curt and Sandy's sleeping arrangements?

4. How have Doug and Curt switched roles? Support your answer with evidence from the play.

5. How does Curt react toward Sandy once he finds out where she has been in Act 2, Scene 2, and what has she been doing?

6. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does Curt tell Doug is the reason that makes it so easy for Curt and Beth to end a four-year relationship?

7. What does Beth tell Curt in Act 2, Scene 3, that he needs to do regarding his childhood? Is there any evidence from the play to support her suggestion?

8. In Act 2, Scene 6, when does Curt realize he has made a terrible mistake?

9. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is Curt trying to do by showing up to warn Sandy and give her money?

10. How does Sandy react when Beth arrives at Curt's apartment and finds her there? Have examples from Act 2, Scene 1, support your answer.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sandy and Heather are both prostitutes, but Sandy is the only one who continues with prostitution through the end of the play. They also have a friendship that has its ups and downs.

1. Why does Heather stop being a prostitute? Did it surprise you that Heather was the one who chose a family life and Sandy continued being a prostitute?

2. Are Heather and Sandy better friends at the beginning or the end of the play? Have examples from the play to support your answer.

3. Would you like to have either Heather or Sandy as a friend? Have examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Beth spends a great deal of time encouraging Curt to improve himself and advance his career.

1. Does Beth want Curt to improve and get a promotion because she loves him? Have examples to support.

2. Why does Curt believe that Beth only keeps him around so she can feel good about herself while she looks down on him? Have examples to support.

3. What might be another motive of Beth's that causes her to continue to encourage Curt to get his promotion? Use examples from the play to support.

Essay Topic 3

The law is a focus in this play, and it is broken in several ways.

1. Which characters break the law and how is it broken?

2. Compare and contrast the laws that were broken. Does one seem to be worse than the others? Why or why not?

3. Are there instances in Curt's character where his stealing seems to be an innate quality? Where and why?

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