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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kath say she's "going to have" to Kemp in Act Two?

2. Why does Kemp enter the lounge in Act Two?

3. What does Kemp's boss think Sloane is doing in the middle of the night?

4. Who is compared to a washing machine in the play?

5. Whom does Sloane ask to have a word with after his discussion with Ed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe how each character in Entertaining Mr. Sloane embodies that of a self-serving, self-centered character. Does anyone do anything which serves as beyond their personal satisfaction? If so, who? Cite examples of the actions and objective of the characters as examples.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Sloane as an antihero. How does he manipulate others to achieve his desires? Does he extol any virtues? What happens if Sloane never arrives?

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