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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. Ani tells Eddie at the start of Scene Six that she is a "very" (99) what kind of person?

2. The stage directions describing Eddie playing a song on Ani's body says that Eddie's fingers are "beautifully" (108) what?

3. What does Ani say has been "dancing" (70) in her dreams in relation to Eddie?

4. What element does Ani say has inspired creativity in her so strong that she feels like she "could just vault outta" (70) her body and out of her wheelchair?

5. What musical present does Eddie report receiving from his parents when he was younger?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the emergency button symbolize?

2. What answer does Ani provide when Eddie asks her what she wants to do for her birthday?

3. What does staying informed about weather symbolize for Ani?

4. What is said about Eddie's girlfriend's feelings about Eddie possibly working for Ani?

5. What language does Eddie use that makes it clear he still feels connected to Ani?

6. What evidence exists that points toward Ani's intoxication leading to her car accident?

7. What conclusion could be drawn about the theme of death within Scene Seven?

8. What change in linear structure takes place within Scene Seven?

9. In what way does the element of water in the play evoke qualities of intimacy and trust?

10. What does John say to Jess just before she runs out of his apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Martyna Majok begins the play with three different quotes making up the Epigraphs section of the text. Explain how the contents of Epigraphs section relate to the play and how they reflect the play's major themes.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Martyna Majok's messages about grief and loss within her play Cost of Living.

Essay Topic 3

What messages is Martyna Majok sending about disability within the play Cost of Living?

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