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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 about Makak's vision of the Woman?

2. What object is sitting in the middle of the stage at the beginning of the Prologue?

3. Who accuses the crowd of not knowing what they really want?

4. Who acts as the prosecutor in the mock trial?

5. What does the Corporal call Tigre and Souris?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Makak's quest is futile? Why or why not?

2. Makak and Moustique are black; explain how this affects the interpretation of their journey.

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 3, what is the Corporal's view of Makak?

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

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

7. Describe the differences between Makak and Moustique.

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

9. How does the concept of false identity appear in Scene 1?

10. Do you like the Corporal, based on the information given to you in the Prologue? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several instances of irony in Walcott's play. Identify at least one of these instances and describe why Walcott may have used irony when describing this particular situation.

Essay Topic 2

How does the climactic scene evoke Biblical representations? Why do you think Walcott would have included such clear parallels between the Bible and Makak's life?

Essay Topic 3

What is the purpose of a foil in literature? Describe one character in Walcott's play that you believe is a foil of another character. Why do you think Walcott may have created characters in his work that emphasize each other's qualities?

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