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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Helena leave the stage to do?

2. What does the Colonel say Jimmy needs?

3. What does Alison decide to leave on the chest?

4. Who is the Colonel introduced to in this scene?

5. With what does Helena reenter the stage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's dialogue. How does Osborne's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Osborne's life. In what way do you think his life and personality are reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the structure of the play.

1) How does Osbourne use character and dialogue to drive the narrative.

2) 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?

3) Away from the main character, examine the way Osborne uses the other characters in the story. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

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