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

Short Answer Questions

1. August refers to the dig as what in Act 2 Part 3?

2. What does Dan suggest Delia write a book and title it?

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

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

5. What does August say to the recorder in Act 2 Part 3 is "becoming an enemy to thought?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the antagonist in The Mound Builders? How does this character's actions affect the outcome of the play? How do you feel about this character? Are his/her actions justified?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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