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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to Henry in this scene?

2. What does Henry suggest to Bailey?

3. When is there sexual tension between Lydian and Henry?

4. Henry reacts violently against Lydian's idea. What does he do?

5. What does the lighting in this jail cell scene make clear through its frightening blasts of red and other psychedelic colors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war in Vietnam was fought in large part by young black men who were unable to buy their way out of or otherwise evade the draft. These black soldiers were, in essence, enslaved by the army to fight, and while many white draftees were able to escape from military service.

Part 1) How do the playwrights, whether intentionally or unintentionally, parallel this knowledge in the play?

Part 2) Compare the Vietnam War to the wars mentioned in the play.

Part 3) How might Henry have reacted to this knowledge about the Vietnam War? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The school that Henry and John start is perhaps the clearest example of this stand against intellectualism.

Part 1) Describe the school.

Part 2) Why does the school fail?

Part 3) Although the school fails, is it a complete failure? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

One of the most important elements of Henry's character is his irreverent sense of humor.

Part 1) Give an example from the play showing his sense of humor.

Part 2) How does Henry use his sense of humor to reveal his beliefs?

Part 3) As the first act progresses, Henry's use of humor becomes less about wit and more about bitter social or political commentary. Give an example from the play to support this statement.

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