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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 symbolizes that Shannon is thinking of going back to the church?

2. Where does Hank say the women want to go to?

3. What does Herr Fahrenkopf say is burning?

4. Who does Maxine say she caters to?

5. What kind of Irish is Shannon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maxine tell Hannah about Shannon's condition?

2. What kind of poet is Nunno?

3. How does Act 1 end?

4. What does Maxine offer Shannon?

5. How did Shannon try to scare Charlotte away?

6. What did Shannon see two beggars doing on the street in Mexico?

7. How does Shannon startle the Mexican boys?

8. What does Shannon say he likes to show people on his tours?

9. Why does Shannon refuse to hand the keys to Latta?

10. What impresses Shannon about Hannah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 2

In 1964, John Huston directed a film version of THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA starring Richard Burton. How did the filmmakers adapt the play to appeal to a film audience? How did these changes affect the meaning of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Tennessee Williams' life. In what way is his life and personality is reflected in the play? Where could he have learned about the world of espionage? In what ways is he like or unlike the main character?

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