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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the significance of the way that the Actor speaks of finding his hospital cure?

2. Who makes nasty comments from the window once Pepel professes his love?

3. Who had a plan at one point to kill his wife and boss?

4. Who says that a man with no home and no work has no worth?

5. When did the character that vanished make their exit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The original setting changes for the third act. Describe the setting for the third act. Analyze why the writer made this setting change and how it contributes to the mood and theme of the play. How does this setting play into the characters' roles for the third act?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the situation when Kostilyoff finds Pepel and Vassilisa alone talking. What takes place? Do you believe that it was planned, and if so, by whom?

Essay Topic 3

A lot of actors disappeared at the end of the play. Tell about each actor that disappeared. Why do you think they choose to leave? Where do they go? What are the remaining characters' reactions?

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