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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 the coach yell out at the men and want them to do when he enters the house?

2. Who suggests that Phil let his own son get more playing time?

3. Who does Tom intend to appoint as Superintendent of Schools?

4. What type of business does Phil have that George's political opponent has tried to ruin?

5. What is Tom Daley doing in the living room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Phil state as his main reason for his unwillingness to back George in the election?

2. Why is it ironic that Tom serves as the voice of reason in the play?

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

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

5. How does Coach try to bolster George's self-esteem regarding the upcoming election?

6. What is the reason for Coach's sudden pain while the men are singing?

7. How does Act 2 begin?

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

9. How have the men's lives paralleled the fate of Scranton?

10. What information has George recently learned that he thinks will harm his opponent's campaign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Miller is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the championship trophy. What does the trophy symbolize for the men? What does it mean for Coach?

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