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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who persistently chases after Jean in Act 2, despite her protestations?

2. Which character says, "I wouldn't be a man. Not and carry all the dumbfounding load they've saddled themselves with?"

3. Whom does Delia refer to as a hustler in Act 2?

4. What does August say to Delia at the end of Act 2 Part 4, as a means of lashing out at her?

5. When does August say Delia left the house she grew up in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Give the characteristics of a Tragic Hero. How is August the Tragic Hero of The Mound Builders? What characteristics does he share with the ancient Greek idea of Tragic Hero?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the roles of women and men in The Mound Builders. What does Delia say regarding women versus men? How do the legacies of the women in the play differ from the legacies of the male characters? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characteristics of Jean and Delia. How do they relate to each other and to other characters throughout the play? How are their appearances similar or different? Compare their outlooks on life, their philosophies and religious beliefs. What other characters in the play do they most reflect?

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