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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alan want as he's waiting?

2. What is the idea that says - Ride or Fall?

3. What was the girl's name in the movie?

4. Does Alan want to leave the hospital?

5. When was the last bad nightmare of Alan's, according to scene 26?

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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