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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. What does Moustique say he will give the Peasants in exchange?

2. What is the man on the stretcher dying from?

3. Why does Makak fall to his knees in the Prologue?

4. What does the person pretending to be Makak see in the water bowl?

5. What does the chorus sing about in the Prologue?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do you think of the plot in Act 2, Scene 2, Part 1? Is it fast paced or slow?

3. What are some differing views of Africa presented in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

5. What is Makak's personal truth, revealed at the end of the play?

6. How do Tigre, Souris, and Makak manage to escape from the prison?

7. What does the character of Basil symbolize?

8. Explain the significance of Makak referring to Basil as the "Carpenter."

9. Describe the relationship between Makak and Moustique at the end of the play?

10. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 2, Part 1? Why is this significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the significance of the Figure's presence in Walcott's play. What does the character of the Figure add to the plot? What would the story be like had Walcott not included such a character?

Essay Topic 2

Identify at least three instances of foreshadowing in Walcott's play. Why would Walcott include these instances? How would the story change if they had not been included?

Essay Topic 3

Walcott uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire play. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

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