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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for Act 2?

2. What does James threaten to do if he is replaced in the campaign?

3. When his father died, James was left with _________________ and funeral expenses.

4. What happens when Phil slaps James?

5. What are the men doing as Act 2 begins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Although Martin never appears in the play he is very much a part of the story. What is Martin's impact on the story? Why is his absence so conspicuous? What was the author trying to accomplish by creating Martin's character in the play?

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