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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. How long is Kemp not on speaking terms with his son?

2. Where does Kath meet Sloane?

3. What habit does Ed have?

4. In Act One, what does Kath say she buys the Dadda but he cannot stand?

5. What compliment does Kath remark on with Sloane in Act One?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is the play set? What is the house like? Where is it?

2. What is Ed's "take" on the situation between Kath and Tommy?

3. What does Sloane do to Kemp at the end of Act Two? How?

4. At which point in Act Three does Sloane panic completely, given his circumstances?

5. What does Ed promise Kath in return for their father speaking to him? Why does he want to speak to his father?

6. How does Sloane's attitude change between Act One and Act Two?

7. What act of violence does Sloane inflict upon Kath in Act Three? How does she respond?

8. How does Sloane feel about marrying Kath? Why?

9. What is Ed's response to Kath keeping a lodger in the house? Why?

10. What clues lead Ed to suspect Sloane of taking the car out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joe Orton's work is known for its dark comedy, macabre subjects, and farcical nature. Describe these terms and how they apply to Entertaining Mr. Sloane.

Essay Topic 2

How does violence change the nature of the play? Are these characters to be seen as funny, or dangerous, or both? How do previous productions portrayed these characters? Which methods are the most effective? Which does Orton approve of?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Ed and Kemp and between Kemp and Kath. How do these differ? How are they similar?

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