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

Short Answer Questions

1. The Soldier speaks flirtatiously with Teresa, saying what?

2. What does the Soldier try to convince Meg to ask the Officer?

3. About whom is the article?

4. What do Teresa and the Soldier hear?

5. How do Meg and the other characters make jokes about the author?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play makes several points about religion.

Part 1) How is religion brought up in this play?

Part 2) What does this story say about religion? How does this reflect the centuries old tension between Ireland and England?

Part 3) Is there conflict between religion and patriotism? Why or why not? Does this type of conflict exist anywhere else in the world? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The play's ultimate thematic point has to do with a universal human condition.

Part 1) What is this universal condition? How does it affect everyone?

Part 2) How have you, personally, been affected by this universal human condition?

Part 3) Do you agree with this theme? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

There is a sense of vaudeville or music hall.

Part 1) How is this play like a vaudeville or music hall show?

Part 2) What is the playwright's purpose for using this style?

Part 3) Is this stylistic choice successful? Why or why not?

Part 4) If you could change anything about this play, what would it be, and why?

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