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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. What did Frank hear coming from Alan's bedroom?

2. Who is out when Dysart arrives at Alan's family home?

3. How old is Alan?

4. What language is 'Equus' from?

5. What does Dysart try to do when he first meets Alan?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the Christian Cavalry first appeared in the New World, what happened?

2. Describe the dream the Dysart has at the beginning of Scene 5.

3. What is the reasoning for Alan's choice of King John as his favorite king of England?

4. What kind of deal does Alan make with Dysart?

5. What has Alan done that has caused him to be a part of the mental hospital?

6. What kind of worker was Alan, according to Dalton?

7. What happens when Jill and Alan are sitting in the theatre?

8. What does Dysart offer to do as a result of #46?

9. What does Jill do when she sees Alan has a good feel for working with the horses?

10. What is Frank's reaction to Alan's encounter with the horse?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The act of blinding the horses is not only horrifying, but also confusing in relation to Alan's love of the horses.

Part 1: List at least 3 things Alan does to prove that he loves horses.

Part 2: Why do you think Alan decided to blind the horses? Explain your answer.

Part 3: How do you think Alan feels about his actions? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

The relationships between father and son or father figure and son figure are also scrutinized.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between Alan and his father. How would you categorize it - happy, sad, unhealthy, etc.? Support your answer.

Part 2: Describe the relationship between Alan and Dysart. How would you categorize it - good, bad, balanced, etc.? Support your answer.

Part 3: Do you think Alan and Dysart view themselves in a father and son sort of relationship? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The idea of worship is also a common theme in this play. Loving someone or something without judgment or criticism is something many characters intimately understand.

Part 1: Give examples of how Alan uses worship as a part of his life. What does this say about Alan?

Part 2: Give examples of how Dysart worships in his own life. What does this say about Dysart?

Part 3: Given these ideas of worship, what does the role of worship have to play in the lives of the characters? What does worship provide? Is it a positive or a negative thing?

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