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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. What kind of liquor shot had the man at the bar been trying to buy for the half-conscious woman in Jess's story?
2. What emotion does Ani say has brought Eddie back to her door again?
3. For what purpose had Eddie been leaving the room when Ani had an accident during her bath?
4. What length of trial run does Eddie suggest he complete before Ani hires him?
5. What instrument does Eddie mention wanting to learn how to play, other than the piano?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the symbolism of the coat at the end of Scene Seven?
2. What conclusion could be drawn about the theme of death within Scene Seven?
3. What is said about Eddie's girlfriend's feelings about Eddie possibly working for Ani?
4. What answer does Ani provide when Eddie asks her what she wants to do for her birthday?
5. Discuss parallels between Scene Five and Scene Six.
6. Scene Five ends with Jess believing that she is coming back to John's later for what purpose?
7. In what way does John handle the misunderstanding between him and Jess?
8. In what way does the element of water in the play evoke qualities of intimacy and trust?
9. What does John say to Jess just before she runs out of his apartment?
10. How does the theme of guilt arise within Scene Four when Eddie proposes his plan to act as Ani's caregiver?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Martyna Majok's messages about grief and loss within her play Cost of Living.
Essay Topic 2
What is the central purpose of this play? What response do you think Martyna Majok wants from her audience? How does each character support the playwright’s purpose? Write an essay exploring these questions.
Essay Topic 3
What is Martyna Marjok's message about the relationship between poverty and privilege within her play Cost of Living?
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