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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. Which character says, "That kind of thing happens often, I believe. For myself, I usually lock the door"?

2. Who is Kath's father?

3. What does Kemp say he witnesses his son engaged in when he is 17?

4. Who does Sloane say he's likely gotten Kemp confused with?

5. How old is Sloane?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the "solution" which Ed decides to the predicament at the end of the play?

3. How does Sloane respond when Ed corners him regarding taking out the car? What is Ed's reaction?

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

5. Why does Ed want Sloane to move in with him? What are the "surface reasons" as well as the implications through subtext?

6. What does Ed tell Sloane he has to do regarding Kemp's death? What is Sloane's response?

7. How does Kath describe Tommy? What are her feelings toward him?

8. What is Ed's and Kath's response to Kemp's allegations about Sloane?

9. Explain the story behind Kath's son.

10. What "role" does Kath play to Sloane? How is this ironic?

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 Entertaining Mr. Sloane challenge the status quo of British society? How does it challenge sexuality?

Essay Topic 3

How is Joe Orton's own life reflected in Entertaining Mr Sloane? What figures in the play relate to his personal life? How?

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