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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Elain begins talking to the character she becomes attracted to in Act 2, from whom does she attract attention?

2. On what day does Act 2 occur?

3. What does Popeye want in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What does Elain decide to do in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. How does the audience react to Carnelle falling onstage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what way does each of the main characters seek redemption? How do they achieve redemption, if they do?

Essay Topic 2

What causes Carnelle to suffer embarrassment? What effect does it have on her?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the attraction between Elain and Mac Sam. What attracts them to each other? What effect does the attraction have on each character?

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