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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. Jess says that she has not gone out much lately due to what reason?

2. What accident happens during Ani's bath?

3. What object does Eddie ask Ani if she "really" (69) has within Scene Four?

4. When Jess accuses John of never going out, what caveat does she make to her claim?

5. Which of the following scenes are connected by continuous action, with no description of setting or context?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss parallels between Scene Five and Scene Six.

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

5. What metaphor does Eddie use to describe the state of his relationship with his girlfriend and what does he mean?

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

7. In what way does John handle the misunderstanding between him and Jess?

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

9. Near the end of Scene Four, Ani remembers that a certain event will be occurring in three weeks. What is that event?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Examine the symbolism of the props used in the play, including the blanket, the pizza, and the emergency button.

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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