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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. Who embroidered the Bayeux tapestry that Louis speaks of in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. What religion is Joe?

3. What is Prior doing in his dream in Act 1, Scene 7?

4. Who is the nurse in Act 2, Scene 5?

5. Act 1, Scene 1 begins in the last days of what month?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the title "In Vitro" mean in the play?

2. Why does Kushner use split scenes in Millennium Approaches? What effect does this have?

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

4. What symbols are represented in the end of Prior's dream in Act 1, Scene 7?

5. What does Prior say of Louis' behavior at the funeral in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

7. Describe the relationship that Louis has with Judaism as shown in Act 1. How does the rabbi know Louis' grandmother?

8. Where is Harper found in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2? What does Joe say upon entering?

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

10. What conversation takes place between Louis and Emily in Act 2, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the fantasy world in which Harper frequently exists. Why is Harper addicted to valium? Who is Mr. Lies?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of American politics in Millennium Approaches. How are Kushner's political views evident in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of heritage and change in the play. How do these themes tie into each of the main characters?

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