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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy say is empty?

2. What part of himself does Billy tell Margaret he will serve to her?

3. What does Billy say Dion never does?

4. Who enters the room as Billy is praying to God?

5. What does Cybel take from Billy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aside from the main character, examine the way the author uses the other characters in the book. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

What problems do Billy and Dion's generation face? How are the problems for Billy and Dion's generation different to the problems his father's generation face? Identify and discuss a significant problem facing your generation.

Essay Topic 3

Eugene O'Neill greatly influenced modern literature and in particular modern theater. Choose a book that you think was influenced by THE GREAT GOD BROWN and discuss its similarities with the play in terms of the following:

1. Plot

2. Character

3. Themes.

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