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

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument signals the end of a round in 'The Cliff of Time'?

2. What does Boxer like to put on his shoes before entering a boxing ring?

3. At what distance should one keep their opponent according to Boxer?

4. Why does Boxer say his body feels refreshed prior to the fight?

5. Who is the main character of 'The Cliff of Time' ?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which play does the quote "Once again, a man turned into a stick and vanished" come from and who speaks the phrase? What does the quote mean in context of the whole play?

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of Abe's plays and discuss the theme of that play. Be sure to discuss how Abe addresses that theme throughout the play, symbolically and otherwise.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the two main characters of 'Suitcase'. Which is the protagonist or do both characters carry that title? How does Abe construct a plot in a play which contains only two characters who are physically present on stage?

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