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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 Agnes vow to get from Julia?

2. Tobias tells Julia that her parents are not _________________.

3. Where are Harry and Edna staying in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Tobias ignores Julia's ______________.

5. Thomas had _______________ kill the cat.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Agnes reveal about her previous night's sleep?

2. Who emerges as the voice of reason and calm in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. For what reason does Agnes take such a resolute position regarding her family?

4. How does Tobias reach his breaking point with the bickering women this morning?

5. What is so shocking about Julia's return to the group in the living room?

6. What does Tobias say about his previous night?

7. What special quality does Agnes feel she has regarding the family?

8. What does Julia do when Tobias tries to get her to understand that she is responsible for her life?

9. How does Agnes distance herself from the responsibility of how to manage the people in the house?

10. What surprise do Harry and Edna reveal after saying their goodbyes to everyone?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Albee use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Agnes. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses some important instances of flashbacks in the story. Explain what a flashback is and cite at least two making sure to explain what makes each a flashback.

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