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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 is the heritage of most of the people in Scranton?

2. Who is George's wife?

3. What is the prominent religion in the city of Scranton?

4. George is proud of the recent opening of _________________.

5. With what weapon does George threaten to kill Phil?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What resentments does James carry about his life?

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

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

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

10. What is Phil's opinion of George's chances of winning the election?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the significance of the play's title. What did the author mean by calling the play THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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