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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Edna admits that she and Harry talked about ____________________ during the night.

3. At whom does Julia direct her pleas?

4. How does Agnes refer to Julia's marriages?

5. What does Julia say she will do if Harry and Edna stay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Agnes seems to be the character who maintains the delicate balance in the play. How does Agnes do this? What is her internal code? What does Agnes do when things seem in danger or reaching a tipping point? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Albee uses more than one instance of irony in the book. One example is the clarity with which the alcoholic Claire can view life. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Alcohol abuse seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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