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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. According to Agnes, if you can entertain the idea of going mad, ________________________________.

2. Where are Harry and Edna going?

3. Who is the main male character?

4. Who is Agnes and Tobias's daughter?

5. According to Claire, _____________ is preferable to loss of love.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the veneer of Tobias's ability to love.

2. What is the state of Agnes and Tobias's marriage?

3. How does Claire respond to Tobias asking her about Alcoholics Anonymous?

4. Why are Tobias and Agnes pleased to have Harry and Edna leave their home in the end?

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

6. How does Claire retaliate against Tobias for asking her about Alcoholics Anonymous?

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

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

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

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

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

Escape from reality is an important theme in the story. Cite at least three examples of how the characters attempt to escape from reality.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Tobias and Harry. What are their roles within the group of women? What is the trust factor with the women? What are the reasons the women love each of these men who are so dramatically different?

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