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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 ask Sloane to give her as a token of affection?

2. In Act Two, what does Ed suggest that Sloane do?

3. What does Kath say she's giving Sloane as a birthday present?

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

5. Whom does Pop send away from the lounge in Act Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character employs the most "verbal wit" in the play? What genre of drama does this verbal sparring most closely resemble? Give examples of the verbal wit used in Entertaining Mr. Sloane.

Essay Topic 2

Does Joe Orton employ a standard "well-made-play" format in Entertaining Mr. Sloane? Describe the plot line for the play.

Essay Topic 3

Why is Kath concerned about her reputation? What is said in regards to this--by Kath, by Ed, by Kemp and by Sloane? What is the hypocrisy of the situation?

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