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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. At whose home does Act 1 take place?

2. What is Phil's opinion of a campaign contribution for George?

3. In what sport do the men win a high school championship?

4. Tom says that ____________________ doesn't feel right without Martin.

5. What sport does Phil coach?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Coach's illness as discussed by George and Tom?

2. How does the author use Tom's character as a humorous release from the tense situation in the room?

3. How does Phil learn Sharmen's real feelings about him?

4. How does the author show that Coach has lost patience with George?

5. What does George do when he learns about Phil's affair with his wife?

6. Which character seems to be the only one with a voice of reason in the play?

7. How does Coach respond when Tom challenges him on the championship being a myth?

8. What does George share with Tom regarding the upcoming re-election campaign?

9. How is George's emotional unavailability become evident as Act 2 progresses?

10. How does Coach try to encourage the men to stay together in spite of personal issues and problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Although Martin never appears in the play he is very much a part of the story. What is Martin's impact on the story? Why is his absence so conspicuous? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Martin's character in the play?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Coach. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

Explain Miller's use of humor in the play, especially with Tom's character. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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