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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coach say has always been one of his objectives?

2. Why does Coach say he never married?

3. Who advised George to put his child in an institution?

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

5. How many affairs does George admit to having?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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