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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to find Makak when he is sitting on the ground?
(a) Souris.
(b) Moustique.
(c) Tigre.
(d) The Corporal.

2. What does Makak envision walking along the road?
(a) Christ.
(b) A woman.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A horse.

3. What does the man on the stretcher need to do to break his fever?
(a) Take a hot bath.
(b) Eat ice.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Wrap his head in towels.

4. What does the Corporal allow each man to drink?
(a) Milk.
(b) Vinegar.
(c) Water.
(d) Rum.

5. Why does Moustique say he and Makak are outcasts?
(a) They have no family.
(b) They are physically handicapped.
(c) They are poor.
(d) They are black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Makak ask to be sent?

2. What disappears as Makak begins his monologue in the Prologue?

3. Where does Makak tell the Corporal he wants to go when he is being interrogated?

4. What does Makak pray for after he falls to the ground?

5. What does Makak tell the Peasants to do for the sick man?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the presence of the spider in Scene 1.

2. Describe the significance of the closing song sung by the Chorus.

3. Describe the events leading up to Tigre's death.

4. What is Makak's reaction to Moustique's death?

5. Why is Makak imprisoned?

6. What are the differences between tradition and change in Act 2, Scene 2, Part 2?

7. In what ways does Walcott show that human nature is similar to animal nature in Act 2?

8. What is significant about the name of the Market Inspector?

9. What does Act 2, Scene 1 say about human nature?

10. How did Makak get his name?

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