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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shouts for Makak to stop the fighting?

2. What does Makak say quietly during the celebration?

3. Who picks up the Corporal's gun?

4. What do Souris and Tigre tell the Corporal about Makak?

5. Who does Makak imagine is fighting each other?

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

How is the tradition of storytelling portrayed in Walcott's play? What aspects of storytelling are brought together to produce a cohesive production? Do you think all elements of storytelling are necessary in conveying the message of the play?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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