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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. Why does Hannah run out of the room when Dafydd brings Guy to his home?
2. What is Rebecca's complaint after Dafydd's outburst at Ted?
3. What is said of Jarvis's age?
4. What did Jarvis say he was forced to do when he didn't practice his craft?
5. What does Guy do while waiting for the director to arrive?
Short Essay Questions
1. The BLM deal is again mentioned Act 1, Scene 6, almost as a sidebar. What purpose do you think it serves in this instance?
2. Again, we see an example of Guy's innocence. Though Rebecca nearly outright confesses to starting the BLM rumor, Guy is still puzzled about who would have done so and why. How does Rebecca describe the possible events leading up to the rumor?
3. What does Act 1, Scene 4 tell you about Dafydd's character? Does him seem self absorbed and boorish or simply clueless? Why?
4. What is the importance of tension to a play? What does it create, and what does it set up?
5. What is the importance of the second song from The Beggar's Opera in Act 2, Scene 1?
6. Describe the significance of Fay and Ian's lifestyle.
7. Why is Guy uncomfortable with accepting the money that Jarvis sent him?
8. What is the symbolism of the reprieve MacHeath (played by Guy) receives from the executioner (played by Dafydd)?
9. What is the importance of the first song sung from The Beggar's Opera in Act 2, Scene 1?
10. Do you think that Guy is as innocent as he is portrayed, or do you think it is a creatively crafted act?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the symbolism in the sound of a pump engine that Jarvis is listening to on a personal stereo.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Dafydd is obviously passionately dedicated to The Beggar's Opera. He seems to spend all of his free time focusing on perfecting the play. His day job as a lawyer is very time consuming and often takes him away from home. Keeping this in mind, what do you think his relationship is like with his wife and daughters? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.
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