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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which one of the men understands feeling rage and hatred?

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

5. Why does Phil say he can't afford to support George?

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

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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