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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the object Woman brings into the room in 'Suitcase' made of?

2. What does Visitor think is in the suitcase after it makes noise?

3. What does Visitor try to spray the suitcase with?

4. Why can't Woman ignore the suitcase?

5. Who does Woman accuse Visitor of collaborating with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Boxer record in his daily diary?

2. What does Boxer attempt to convince himself of in round two?

3. What does Woman want to spray on the suitcase and why does Visitor not want to?

4. Why does Hippie Boy agree to sell the stick?

5. What does Woman bring on stage to show Visitor. What does the audience actually see Woman bring onto the stage?

6. What does Visitor think is in the suitcase? Why does Woman argue that is not possible?

7. Why do Man and Woman from Hell approach Hippie Boy and Girl?

8. What comment does Hippie Girl make about the world?

9. What will Boxer wear on fight day for good luck?

10. What does the offstage voice in 'Suitcase' warn the women not to lose? How does voice describe the item he does not want them to lose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of monologue in the play 'Cliff of Time'. How does Abe use monologue to create the plot in this story? Be sure to include the definition of monologue in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the message Boxer receives in the three fortune cookies? What does this message mean in context of the play? What is the symbolic meaning of the fortune cookies?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the relationship between Mr. Kimura and Boxer and how the interactions between the two address the message of Abe's play. Be sure to explain in your essay who Mr. Kimura is.

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