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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Makak ask for after he is let out of the cage?

2. What does the Corporal say will happen if Makak kills the Woman in White?

3. What does Makak say quietly during the celebration?

4. What does Tigre say to the Corporal about Makak before they escape?

5. Why does someone tell Makak to hurry after Tigre's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of the Figure and the Woman in White. Are they similar in any way, or are they mostly different? What role does each play in Makak's life and worldview? How does his relationship with each character change throughout the work?

Essay Topic 2

How is racism explored and conveyed in Walcott's work? Why do you think Walcott wrote about it in this way?

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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