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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alan keep seeing instead of Jill?

2. Who does Dysart compare the horse to?

3. Dysart: Can you think of anything worse one can do to anybody than take away their ________?

4. How far did Jill and Alan have to walk home?

5. What does Dysart put on Alan to calm him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The role of sex in this story is one that seems to cause a great deal of pain and worry in the characters, as well as relief and release.

Part 1: List three different ways or instances in which sex is revealed in this play.

Part 2: What are the outcomes of these instances? What do the characters involved learn from each of this instances?

Part 3: Is sex seen as a bad or a good thing in this play? Support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Religion is an important part of this play, with symbolism and references throughout the pages.

Part 1: What is the relationship between Alan and religion? How does he feel about it? What does it mean for him?

Part 2: Compare and contrast Alan's parents' feelings about religion and faith.

Part 3: What are Dysart's ideas about faith and religion? How do these affect his understanding of Alan?

Essay Topic 3

The relationship between Dysart and Hesther helps to guide the play and to show the reader how the story progressed for Alan.

Part 1: Why do you think Hesther is introduced in this play? What is her role in the story?

Part 2: What do you think Hesther is meant to symbolize in this play? What is her part in the relationship between Alan and Dysart?

Part 3: Is the character of Hesther necessary? Why or why not?

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