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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does James see as his chance to rise above mediocrity?

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

3. The coach wants to win ________________.

4. Which of the men falls down the steps?

5. What is Coach's advice after hearing of the affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Inge use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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