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

2. What does the coach recall about the last game the men played together?

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

4. In what state is the high school where the men win the championship?

5. How many losing seasons did the team of men have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting for Act 1.

2. What theory does James have for why George's wife may have started an affair with Phil?

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

4. What secret does Tom reveal that he had learned from Martin regarding the championship game?

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

6. What is the strength of the bond between the men as the play ends?

7. What metaphor does Coach use for the men of the winning championship team?

8. How does Coach rally the men when he senses that their bickering and differences could escalate out of control?

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

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

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

Inge uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

The search for The American Dream is an important theme in THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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