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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tobias considering?

2. Agnes says she is in awe of ______________.

3. What is Agnes demeanor after Julia's accusations?

4. What does Tobias demand to know?

5. Who helps Julia in the kitchen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alcohol takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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