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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. Where is Louis in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What time of the day is it in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Who does Louis say his grandmother saw speak in Act 1, Scene 4?

4. What falls from the sky in Prior's dream in Act 1, Scene 7?

5. What is Joe drinking in Act 2, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place between Louis and the stranger in the park? Why does the stranger leave?

2. Describe the character of Joe in Millennium Approaches. What are Joe's religious beliefs?

3. Compare the characters of Roy and Joe in Millennium Approaches with regard to politics.

4. How does Prior reveal his illness to Louis in Act 1, Scene 4? Why hasn't he revealed it before?

5. How are Prior and Harper similar in the play? How is this shown in Act 1, Scene 7?

6. What does Prior's story of his ancestor's sinking ship symbolize in Millennium Approaches?

7. How does religion apply to the characters of Joe and Prior in Millennium Approaches?

8. How does Harper feel about Joe's job offer in Act 1, Scene 5? How does Joe feel?

9. What elements of Roy's character make him an antagonist in the play?

10. What does Joe tell Roy about his marriage in Act 2, Scene 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the sociopolitical atmosphere of New York in 1985. What is the American economy like during this time? How is this evident in the play?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the similarities and differences between Judaism and Mormonism in the play. What do these religions share? How are they different? What ties does each have to America?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Prior Walter. What is the significance of Prior's ancestry in Millennium Approaches? How is this represented in the play?

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