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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. Where does Dion say Cybel will be rewarded?

2. What does Cybel call Dion to imply he is evil?

3. What does Margaret compare Dion to?

4. What hangs around Dion's neck?

5. Who does Margaret say takes up a lot of Dion's time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Act 2, Scene 1.

2. Summarize Act 1, Scene 3.

3. How does Margaret react to seeing Billy in Dion's mask?

4. What do Billy and Dion's parents suggest about Dion and Billy's futures?

5. What excuse does Dion make for wearing Billy's clothes?

6. Summarize Act 3, Scene 2.

7. Summarize the play.

8. Why is Billy trying to destroy Dion?

9. How does Billy hide Dion's death from Margaret?

10. How does Billy get away from Margaret's criticisms of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the play and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Dion's alcoholism affected one of the following areas in his life:

1. Work.

2. Social life.

3. Self esteem.

4. Family.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the play's themes?

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