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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. A trip by which friend of Ani's friends had inspired her choice of birthday destination?

2. Scene Seven takes place the same night as what other part of the play?

3. By what term does Ani refer to Eddie's girlfriend within Scene Four?

4. What weather is taking place when Jess gets outside?

5. To whom does John refer when telling Jess that she is "not completely alone" (91)?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the symbolism of the coat at the end of Scene Seven?

3. In what ways does the music motif arise in Scene Six?

4. Discuss parallels between Scene Five and Scene Six.

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

6. What does the emergency button symbolize?

7. Discuss an example of irony present within Scene Four.

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

9. Provide an example of the play's creative use of physical humor.

10. What act does the audience watch at the start of Scene Five?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is Martyna Marjok's message about the relationship between poverty and privilege within her play Cost of Living?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Trace the characterization arc of Ani throughout the play.

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