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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was John the Baptist killed?

2. What do the folk in the kitchen do after their dance is over?

3. In Jean's analogy of the brass, who are the "us" that are dazzled from below?

4. According to the chorus's song, what DON'T the ladies have?

5. Why do Julie and Jean leave in Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine what it expresses about late 19th century society:

1. Class structure.

2. Promiscuity.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the Count as a structuring absence in the play. What are the characters' feelings about his role as the patriarch? What are the ways in which the characters offer their respect and servitude?

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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