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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does August speak to in Act 2 Part 3?

5. What does August say about the lake in the beginning of Act 2 Part 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Define the term "motif." What is the motif in The Mound Builders? How does this motif relate to the characters in the play?

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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