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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry objects to Waldo not appearing. How does Lydian feel?

2. Why does Henry object violently to this name?

3. What does Henry think about lawyers?

4. Henry praises the speaker, and calls him by what name?

5. What has Henry made for the chickens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act Two, the exchange between Henry and Lydian early in the chapter shows that in his efforts to be like Waldo, Henry has started to assume some of the threads of Waldo's life.

Part 1) How has Waldo begun to assume threads of Waldo's life?

Part 2) How does this affect Edward and Lydian?

Part 3) What does Lydian suggest to Henry to try to encourage him away from trying to take over Waldo's life?

Essay Topic 2

The first act of Lawrence and Lees' play develops the characters and themes that made it one of the most controversial and successful plays of the late-1960s.

Part 1) Who is the protagonist? How does he or she change throughout this play?

Part 2) What are two of the themes in this play?

Part 3) Describe the importance of these two themes and how they relate to the characters in this play.

Essay Topic 3

Humanity is flawed.

Part 1) What happens that forces Henry to face the fact that Waldo cannot live up to his expectations?

Part 2) What excuse does Lydian give for Waldo?

Part 3) What does Henry do after the event? How does this make him feel?

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