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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 disappears as Makak begins his monologue in the Prologue?

2. Why does Moustique become angry with Makak?

3. As the Corporal interrogates Makak, who begins to sing?

4. Who tells Makak to continue his story after Makak falls to his knees?

5. Why does the Corporal say he let the beating continue?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship between Tigre and Souris.

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

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

5. What personal changes does the Corporal experience in the play?

6. What role does music play in the Prologue?

7. How do Tigre and Souris use the Corporal's mixed race heritage to convince him to give them more food?

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

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

10. How does Makak's story run parallel to that of Moses in the Bible?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think is the main theme of Walcott's play? Identify at least three events in Dream on Monkey Mountain that communicate this theme.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Tigre and Souris. How are their lives different? How are the characters the same?

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