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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. The old man in The Chairs states, "talk about the dignity of man! At least let's try to save face. Dignity is only ______."

2. How many addresses did Grandfather Jack have?

3. All of the characters, except who, could wear masks in Jack, or The Submission?

4. What do the old man and old woman run out of in The Chairs?

5. What repeatedly sounds during the play The Chairs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the orator say when he arrives?

2. What is Jack's reaction upon seeing Roberta II?

3. What does Jack's sister tell him which leads to his eruption?

4. Describe the opening scene of Jack, or The Submission.

5. Discuss the similarities and differences between The Chairs and the other plays.

6. What happens to the character of The Chairs when their needs are met?

7. What is the meaning of the end of Jack, or The Submission?

8. How is the absurdism different in The Chairs than the other plays?

9. In what way does the old woman's flattery contradict itself in The Chairs?

10. What is the absurdist statement in The Chairs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss satire in The Bald Soprano. How does this apply to the language in the play? How was it originated?

Essay Topic 2

Compare each of the four plays in terms of theme. How do they connect as a collection thematically? How do they differ?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the ending of the play Jack, or The Submission. What occurs and what is the symbolic meaning of this ending?

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