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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 ask for from the First Peasant?

2. When he is talking to Moustique, what does Makak say the Woman in White called him?

3. Who dresses in Basil's coat and hat?

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

5. Where does Makak tell the Corporal he lives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events leading up to Moustique's death.

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

3. Describe the differences between Makak and Moustique.

4. Which parts of the play do you think are reality and which are dreams? Why do you think this way?

5. What do you learn about Tigre and Souris in the Prologue?

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

7. Describe the opening scene of the Prologue, before Makak and the Corporal enter.

8. Why do you think Makak doesn't argue more with Moustique about his intent not to use his gifts for profit?

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

10. Why do you think Moustique decides to dress up as Makak?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the development of the relationship between Makak and Moustique? What do you think cements their friendship together? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

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 impact do you think imprisonment has on Makak? Do you think Makak would have been the same character had he not been arrested? Why or why not?

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