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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who calls for Moustique to be taken away?

3. Why does Makak refuse to take the mask?

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

5. By torturing Makak, who do Tigre and Souris suggest the Corporal is actually torturing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the tone of Dream on Monkey Mountain? Why would Walcott choose to write the story in this type of tone? What impact does the tone have on the way the reader perceives the characters and sequence of events?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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