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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boesman accuse Lena of doing with the old man?

2. What does Lena refer to as "Happy Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Birthday"?

3. What does the phrase, "Die geraas van 'n vervloekte lewe" mean?

4. Who says, "You must make the words crawl to him, with your tongue between their back legs"?

5. How does Lena know the old man died?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Boesman and Lena present "the future?" Is this a hopeful play or a nihilistic one? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What are the primary themes of Boesman and Lena? What are some ways that Fugard expresses them? Use the definition of theme in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Lena talk to herself? What are her fears and desires?

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