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

Short Answer Questions

1. Fay tells Guy that anything goes except for what?

2. What is the subject of the small talk between Guy and Fay when Guy first arrives at their house?

3. What or who is the subject of the song Guy sings at the end of Act 1, Scene 6?

4. When the doorbell rings, what does Fay tell Ian when she hands him another drink?

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, who is rehearsing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does talk of Guy's deceased wife lead to romantic overtures between Guy and Hannah? What does Hannah reveal about herself and her life that gives Guy that opening? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The relationship between Fay and Guy seems to be purely sexual. We see no obvious emotional attachment. What do you think is the entire basis for this relationship? Do you think Ian and Fay planned this complicated pas de trois? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

The Beggar's Opera was written in 1728 by John Gay. A Chorus of Disapproval was written in 1984 by Alan Ayckbourn. The political climates during these times were vastly different, not to mention the extremely divergent attitude toward sex and morality. Yet, Ayckbourn seems to find a way to seamlessly merge the two plays into a flowing, interesting commentary on politics and morality which might suit any era. How do you think Ayckbourn manages to accomplish this difficult creative feat?

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