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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reads a list of people accused of being white?

2. What does Makak ask the Woman in White?

3. What does Souris say to Makak when he leaves?

4. What does the Chorus sing about as Makak and Moustique leave?

5. Who picks up Makak's spear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Identify the concept of a tragic hero (or heroine). Describe one character in Walcott's play that can be described as a tragic hero, and explain how that character fits the description. Why does Walcott decide to include this particular character in his work? What does he or she represent?

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