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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jackie annoyed?

2. What does Mr. Morse tell Mr. Katz he is missing?

3. How did this come about?

4. What does Jackie share with the others in the room?

5. What does Mrs. Oxenham yell at Paul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play ends without the audience knowing what will become of any of the characters.

Part 1) Describe the ending of the play.

Part 2) Predict what will happen in the future for these characters, based on what you know of them.

Part 3) What is the author's purpose for ending the play this way? What are your thoughts on this ending?

Essay Topic 2

There is a confrontation between Mr. Katz and Jackie.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) Why might Jackie have done this?

Part 3) How does this change her character and relationship with the others, including her own brother?

Essay Topic 3

The play was written in 1973.

Part 1) When is this play supposed to take place? Does it seem like that, as you read it? Why or why not?

Part 2) Could this play take place at any time? Why or why not?

Part 3) What updates would you make to the play? Why?

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