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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. Larry makes sure to remind Burton that he does not need __________, but Burton says that he does.

2. Who is described as being well-built and sexy in his mid-thirties and is wearing a nice suit?

3. Pale admits that he might have done some __________ earlier in the evening when Anna asks.

4. Anna offers Pale coffee, though he would clearly prefer ___________ as a beverage.

5. Anna is upset that she was not able to give Robbie a proper ____________ in the midst of his family and the secrets.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Larry admit Anna has been working on when Burton asks Larry about her relationship with Pale?

2. When Larry asks Burton about how he feels about the treatment of his movies by Hollywood, what does Burton reply?

3. Why is Anna so upset when she is sitting on the couch by herself after Robbie's wake?

4. According to Pale, why does he hate messages and small pieces of paper?

5. What does Burton reveal about the play that he is writing, though he does not seem to think it is viable?

6. Why is Anna angry, as she admits to Larry after Larry tells her that he can not stop thinking about Robbie?

7. What does Burton have to say when Anna makes a comment about getting too personal?

8. What does Anna have to say about her work when Burton asks her some questions about her life?

9. What is the news that Burton learns upon arriving in Anna's apartment at the start of the play?

10. Why is Anna surprised to see Pale come to her loft after the death of Robbie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna points out that she has been working nonstop lately, as though she has so much creative work to do, choreography, etc.

Part 1: Why do you think Anna is working nonstop? What might be driving her to do so?

Part 2: Why do you think a person can suddenly have a fit of creative inspiration? Do you think this is realistic?

Part 3: What other explanations might there be for Anna's sudden time away from others?

Essay Topic 2

Anna is also upset about the idea that Robbie's family never saw him dance, which was his one true passion.

Part 1: Why do you think Robbie never shared with his family his dancing?

Part 2: Do you think you would hide some of your talents from your family? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Robbie's family deserved to see him dance? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Burton admits easily that as long as he continues to be paid for his work, he doesn't care what Hollywood does with his scripts.

Part 1: Why do you think Burton is focused more on money than on art?

Part 2: Do you think it's a bad thing to enjoy getting paid for your art? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you have more or less respect for Burton after he says he just likes to get paid? Why?

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