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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does George ask Phil?

2. How does Sharmen react to Phil's campaign contribution offer?

3. Why does Coach say he never married?

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

5. In what industry does George work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Antagonism takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare and contrast the characters of George and Phil. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two? Does their level of success create more competition between them than with any of the other men? Why would Marion be attracted to both of these men and for what reasons?

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