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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Normal world, where animals are treated ________.

2. Dysart: Why is Equus in chains? Alan: For the _____ of the world.

3. Dysart: There is now, in my mouth, this __________. And it never comes out.

4. What does Dysart read in the beginning of scene 26?

5. What did Equus do in response to Alan's actions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The wounded healer is a popular archetype to use in literature. Dysart seems to be this wounded healer who can help other wounded souls because of his own wounds.

Part 1: What are some of the ways in which Dysart is wounded?

Part 2: What are some of the ways Dysart's wounds allow him to heal?

Part 3: Do you think Alan takes advantage of Dysart's own wounds? If so, how and why?

Essay Topic 2

The way Frank speaks in this play is very compelling, and almost numbing. This specific character seems to offer more than what the viewer can see in his actions.

Part 1: List three different phrases the Frank uses repetitively in this play.

Part 2: Why do you think the author made Frank speak in the way that he does?

Part 3: What are your impressions of Frank from the way he speaks? What kind of person does Frank seem to be?

Essay Topic 3

The power struggle between Alan and Dysart is evident from the start. This power is something they both want and yet want to give up, it seems.

Part 1: What are some of the ways both Alan and Dysart attempt to gain power in their relationship?

Part 2: Honesty is the one thing they both want from the other - why is this?

Part 3: Why do Dysart and Alan both need power in this relationship? What do both stand to gain?

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