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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What store does Melissa suggest packed J.S.'s suitcase?

2. In what country does Melissa admit she was afraid?

3. What body part does Melissa say squatting is better for?

4. What does Melissa offer to do for J.S. in Scene 2?

5. What does J.S. say pretending to have to live in such conditions would be?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the setting of Scene 2.

2. How does J.S. react to Seada in Scene 6?

3. How does J.S. think staying at the barracks will affect her work?

4. How does Azra feel about Jelena's reminiscences?

5. Describe the opening scene.

6. How does Melissa see the first meeting as having gone?

7. How do Melissa's shoes become part of the conversation?

8. How does Melissa feel about moving to a hotel?

9. How does J.S. feel about going to a hotel?

10. What is Melissa's response to J.S.'s comment about her young age?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please explain how Melissa is a foil to J.S. Be specific.

Essay Topic 2

Who are the "Necessary Targets" of the play and how does the title connect to the text of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Using at least three specific examples, discuss the significance of the tape recorder in "Necessary Targets."

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