View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Boxer think about winning?

2. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 2?

3. What thoughts preoccupy Boxer in round 3?

4. What does Boxer think the outcome of the fight will be in round one?

5. What does the voice in tell Boxer in round 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the symbolism in the ending of 'Cliff of Time'. What do you believe happened at the end of the story? What does your interpretation suggest about the message of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character of Boxer and what the play 'Cliff of Time' reveals about his personality and history. What is Abe trying to convey to the audience through this character?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss both the literal and symbolic meanings of the stick in 'The Man who Turned into a Stick'. What does the stick mean in the context of the play?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 213 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample