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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 does Charlie feel keeps him from being successful?

2. Which of the following does Mary not do when Charlie rebuffs her?

3. What is Charlie's tone as he listens to his Mother speak about him?

4. How does Mary respond to Da's question?

5. Why does Mother not like Young Charlie's letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. It has been presented that maybe Charlie had not been interested in caring for his dying father. How is that perception changed in this act?

2. What ulterior motive does Oliver have for coming to see Charlie after his Da died?

3. Why do Oliver's plans differ from Charlie's once Charlie sees Mary sitting on a bench reading?

4. What is Da's legacy from the Master?

5. Who is Mary and what does Charlie tell Da about her?

6. What personal advice does Drumm give Charlie about his life?

7. Why has Drumm come to the house to see Young Charlie?

8. Explain the metaphor of Charlie's hurting himself on the glasses sculpture.

9. What does Charlie learn about how his parents came to be married?

10. How long has it been since Charlie and Oliver have seen each other and what do they talk about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the overall setting setting for the play? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Leonard choose to use these places in the drama?

Essay Topic 2

Leonard is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

Not being able to escape the past is an important theme in DA. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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