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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Agnes is prepared to shout _____________________.

2. Julia is mad about losing her room to _______________________.

3. According to Agnes, daylight brings sanity and ___________ once more.

4. Who does Agnes believe is the only one in the family who can be objective?

5. What role does Julia say Agnes and Tobias have taken on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much symbolism in this story regarding Julia's bedroom. What does the room symbolize for Julia? What does it mean for Harry and Edna? Explain.

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

Explain Albee's use of humor in the play. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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