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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 does Ferguson advise Levine to do for his wife?

2. What did Levine decide to do instead of study with Hochberg?

3. What does Barbara do when Ferguson speaks sharply to her?

4. To what city is Dr. Ferguson going to study surgical techniques?

5. Ferguson's office also doubles as a ________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Levine reveal about his personal situation to Ferguson?

2. How is Laura positioned in the operating room?

3. How does Ferguson try to appease Laura after breaking their party plans?

4. What is the dramatic point that is illuminated in Act 3?

5. How does the author show what could happen to Ferguson by revealing Levine's situation?

6. Why do Ferguson and Laura argue on the phone at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

7. Why is Laura so upset that Ferguson has to break their party plans for the evening?

8. What role does Mary play in the situation in Act 2, Scene 3?

9. How does Spencer propose that they secure Hudson as an investor?

10. How does the author show that Barbara is enamored with Ferguson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of men in the 1930s when the men in the play are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not have?

Essay Topic 2

MEN IN WHITE is a classic story of remaining true to yourself. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category. Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Dr. Hochberg, Dr. Ferguson and Laura. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

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