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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 does Martin say that Ed Meese reminds him of in Act 2, Scene 6?

2. Where does Act 3, Scene 5 take place?

3. Belize tells Louis that picking on him is like throwing darts at a glob of what?

4. How much money did Roy borrow from his client?

5. Where is Joe in Act 2, Scene 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hannah get directions in Act 3, Scene 4?

2. How does Harper's location relate to the Angel's in Act 3?

3. What does Roy say his greatest pride is in Act 3, Scene 5? What is Joe's response?

4. What is Joe's confession to Harper in Act 2, Scene 9?

5. Where is Prior in Act 3, Scene 1? Who is his first visitor?

6. Where is Joe and Louis' relationship at the end of the play? Who arrives at the end of the play?

7. Who is the second visitor who appears to Prior in Act 3, Scene 1? What does he tell Prior?

8. How does Louis try to intellectualize his behavior in Act 3, Scene 2?

9. What is the third omen of the coming of the Angel in Act 3?

10. How does Harper feel about where she is in Act 3, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the meaning of the titles of each of the Acts in Millennium Approaches. What does each title symbolize in the play?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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