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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. Who is the author of the play being performed?

3. What kind of names do Dafydd's daughters have?

4. Who named Dafydd's daughters?

5. What do Enid and Hannah do in response to Dafydd's actions when he loses his temper completely in Act 1, Scene 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Act 1, Scene 4 tell you about Dafydd's character? Does him seem self absorbed and boorish or simply clueless? Why?

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

3. What do you think the importance of the music from The Beggar's Opera is to this play? Why?

4. What is the significance of Ian dropping out of the play?

5. What is the symbolism of the missing underwear?

6. In Act 1, Scene 3, we are introduced to our first love triangle. Describe these relationships.

7. Guy was married, but he still seems quite naive when it comes to sexual innuendos. Give an example of his naiveté as it relates Act 1, Scene 6.

8. Act 1, Scene 1 includes a fairly overt use of foreshadowing. What do you think might be foreshadowed by the events taking place in this scene?

9. 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?

10. Act 1, Scene 7 seems to be a bit more about Guy feeling a bit pleased with himself, maybe even a little bit cocky. Does he still retain the perceived innocence from earlier scenes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the Daddy doll.

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

Recalling the description of Dafydd and Hannah's home and knowing what you do of Dafydd's life and character, what does the home's description say about Dafydd's role in the home?

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