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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 do the four men joke about together?

2. George is about to launch a re-election campaign against someone of what religious affiliation?

3. What disease does the coach warn the men about because of their age?

4. What do Phil Romano and James Daley bring to the gathering?

5. What was Scranton's primary industry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the men able to remember as the Coach recalls the final ten seconds of the championship game?

2. Which one of the men shows some sensitivity about Sharmen's religious beliefs?

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

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

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

6. How does Coach respond inappropriately when Tom falls down the steps?

7. How do the men reconcile by the end of the play?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Miller 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

Compare and contrast the characters of George and Phil. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two? Does their level of success create more competition between them than with any of the other men? Why would Marion be attracted to both of these men and for what reasons?

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