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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Delia say was in the "last box" of her novel?

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

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

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

5. Where does Dan take the archeology students in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 characteristics of the ancient civilization being discovered in The Mound Builders. How do these characteristics relate to the characteristics of the characters within the play?

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