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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is found in the dark wearing the god-king mask in Act 2 Part 5?

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

3. What literary term defines August's statement of blindness to the passing moon?

4. Why is it suggested that Jean call the Sheriff in Act 2 Part 5?

5. What is the last image we see in the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters of August and Chad are central to the action in The Mound Builders. Compare and contrast the characteristics of these characters. How do their backgrounds affect who they are today? What do we know about them based on their appearances and their actions? How do their actions or in-actions affect the outcome of the play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the relationship between August and Delia. How long have these characters known one another? What are their feelings toward each other? How do they act on those feelings?

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