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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dafydd says that everything in the Llewellyn house is ______________.

2. What was the fate of the play's main character as explained in the beginning of the book?

3. What does Hannah bring to Guy while he is practicing his craft?

4. When was the play being performed written?

5. Why does Ted have to leave rehearsal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the comedic action taking place in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Act 2, Scene 2 contains the climax of the Crispin/Linda/Bridget love triangle. Explain the events that take place.

3. Why is Guy uncomfortable with accepting the money that Jarvis sent him?

4. Describe your first impression of Dafydd. What does his personality tell you about him? Does he strike you as a person capable of forming lasting relationships?

5. Does Fay seem to have a genuine emotional attachment to Guy, or do you think everything she does is for what she can get out of it?

6. The BLM deal is again mentioned Act 1, Scene 6, almost as a sidebar. What purpose do you think it serves in this instance?

7. What are the perceived dynamics between Enid, Ted and Linda?

8. Again, a song from The Beggar's Opera is used to add to the scene. What is the importance of this song to Act 1, Scene 5?

9. Do you think that Guy is as innocent as he is portrayed, or do you think it is a creatively crafted act?

10. The comedic action is based on the concept of misunderstanding. Once Guy finally figures out what is the true nature of his invitation to Ian and Fay's home, what does his follow through on the situation say about his personality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Guy appears to be an innocent pawn in several different story lines in this play. He strikes the reader as easily led, if not downright naive. However, there are times when one wonders if Guy might not be so innocent, especially when it comes to his relationships with Hannah and Fay. Identify situations in the play where Guy's participation is arguably a result of him allowing himself to be led. Afterward, identify situations where he appears to be proactive. Compare/contrast the two sets of situations. What, if anything, appears to be a common factor to both sets?

Essay Topic 2

The love triangle between Hannah, Fay, and Guy reaches a confrontation climax in Act 2, Scene 1. Hannah is desperate for undivided attention and does not like Fay's interference in her relationship with Guy. Fay has ulterior motives and is using sex as a manipulation tool. Guy is simply lonely and enjoying the attention of two women. Compare/contrast the Guy/Fay relationship to the Guy/Hannah relationship. While neither relationship is healthy, which one do you think is more fulfilling to Guy and why?

Essay Topic 3

Rebecca is clearly elbow deep in the rumors surrounding the BLM land deal. What do you think her motives are in starting these rumors?

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