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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 setting for Act 1?

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

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

4. What type of surgery has the coach recently had?

5. Who will be mad if he arrives and finds Tom drunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the first two characters to be introduced in the play?

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

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

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

5. How does George learn that Phil is having an affair with his wife?

6. Describe the setting for Act 1.

7. What is George's position on accepting help from Phil after learning about the affair and what advice does Coach give George on the subject?

8. What do the troubled lives of the men serve as a metaphor for?

9. How does the author use Tom's character as a humorous release from the tense situation in the room?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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