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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Emma say Ella is after?
2. Why does Emma get arrested?
3. Where does Wesley suggest he and Weston work?
4. Who is the one mechanic in town in Emma's story?
5. What is Taylor's job?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Several of the play's characters seek revenge or have revenge sought upon them for various actions. Explore the theme of revenge in the play. What characters are seeking revenge and for what? What characters are the object of that revenge and why? Use specific examples from the play in the response.
Essay Topic 2
Sam Shepard's play, "Curse of the Starving Class", can be classified as a family tragedy play. Explain why this categorization is appropriate or not. What occurs in the play that makes it a family tragedy? Is tragedy too strong of a word? If the play should be reclassified, what is a more appropriate description? Use specific examples from the text in the response.
Essay Topic 3
Research Sam Shepard's biography and life experiences. How does Shepard use his own life experiences and background in the play? What events, if any, does Shepard pull directly from his own life? Are Shepard's statements in the play aimed at anything in his personal life? Use specific examples from the play in the response.
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