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

Short Answer Questions

1. What class, or caste of people could marry anyone within the ancient caste system?

2. In Act 1 Part 7, August shows a slide photo of a man and says he's "the wise old bird who owns the place." Who is it?

3. Who is present at the opening of Act 2?

4. What does Chad learn about Jean in Act 2 Part 4?

5. What does the Chinese proverb say that Jean quotes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does the discovery of the God-King mean to August? What does it mean to Dan? What does it mean to Chad? How is this discovery important to the plot of The Mound Builders?

Essay Topic 2

Define the term "Theme." How does the theme of Legacy play out in The Mound Builders? What is August's legacy?

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Lanford Wilson chose to title this play, "The Mound Builders?" What does that title reflect in the action of the play? How is it symbolic to the theme?

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