View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language is 'Equus' from?

2. When is Dysart going over to Alan's family's house?

3. What does Alan want to do with Dysart when it comes to questions?

4. What happened when Alan's dad took away the picture in #74?

5. When does Jill tell Alan to come up to meet Mr. Dalton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alan and Dalton's first meeting.

2. What does Dysart admit that be feels?

3. What happens frequently when Alan is having his nightmares?

4. What is the secret that Frank shares with Dysart?

5. What does Dalton think about the actions of Alan?

6. What do Frank and Dora share with Dysart about Alan that surprised them?

7. What is the game that Dysart wants he and Alan to play?

8. What is the next trick Dysart wants to use with Alan?

9. What is the significance of the horse picture?

10. What are some other ways Alan will change when he is normal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dysart and Alan's relationship grows with each passing scene and with each new bit of information that is revealed.

Part 1: What does Dysart think of Alan at the beginning of the play? How does this change as the play goes on?

Part 2: Why does Dysart call Alan a 'last straw'? What is the meaning of this phrase?

Part 3: Do you think Dysart genuinely cares about Alan? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The first time Alan encounters a horse is a memorable event for him. The Horseman helps Alan discover his love and longing for the animals.

Part 1: Why is this moment so important for Alan? What causes this moment to follow Alan the rest of his life?

Part 2: Why does Frank become so angry about this meeting with the Horseman? What does he do in response?

Part 3: What do you think of the Horseman? What does he seem to represent in Alan's life?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 670 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample