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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. Of what does Melissa accuse J.S. at the end of Scene 13?

2. What is the name of Azra's cow?

3. What does J.S. say she appreciates about Melissa?

4. What is J.S. having a hard time doing?

5. What was Seada holding when she ran from her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of J.S. hearing Melissa vomit?

2. How does J.S. calm Seada in Scene 14?

3. How did Jelena get a black eye?

4. What happened to Zlata's parents?

5. What are the things that J.S. and Zlata say might drive them to violence?

6. Why is Azra in a hole in Scene 12?

7. How does J.S. describe Melissa?

8. What is Zlata's theory about how the war happened?

9. What significant compliment does Zlata give J.S. in Scene 16?

10. Describe the stage as it appears at the opening of Scene 7.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Ensler use masks, both physical and emotional, to advance the theme of pretense in this play?

Essay Topic 2

Who is Doona and what is her role in both the action and the theme of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Please describe the climax of this play and its significance.

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