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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. Tom tells George that he saw a woman that they __________________________.

2. Which of the following is not seen in the room?

3. What does the coach say will help ease his pain?

4. Which person had been on the team but no one has heard from for 20 years?

5. Which corporation has promised George's opponent that it will bring new jobs to the town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Act 2 begin?

2. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding George and a gun?

3. Who is Martin and how is he remembered by the men?

4. How does James' interest in running for mayor come up in conversation?

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

6. What resentments does James carry about his life?

7. What is the irony of Coach's persona of always playing by the rules?

8. How does the author show that money does not necessarily buy happiness as exhibited by Phil's life?

9. How do Coach and Phil seem to be especially tied to the past?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON is a classic loyalty and betrayal story. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Phil. 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

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Coach and the four men in the play. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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