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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. Which character says that the room is ugly?
2. Which character used to go to parties at the country homes of her friends?
3. What was Estelle's brother like?
4. Whom does Garcin see in his vision?
5. What did Inez die of?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe, at this point in the play, the nature of hell.
2. What kinds of differences are established between the three characters when Estelle asks if the other two have ever attended a country party at the home of one of her friends?
3. What are some examples of foreshadowing in the first part of the play?
4. Why does Sartre introduce Estelle with her concerns about the sofas?
5. What makes Inez realize that they are supposed to be each other's torturers?
6. Why does Estelle refuse Inez's offer of her sofa?
7. When Garcin asks the Valet what is outside the room, what does the Valet say?
8. When Garcin is asked why he is in the room, what does he say? Do you believe him, and why or why not?
9. What are some of the things that cause tension between Inez and Garcin?
10. Describe Inez's reaction to the Estelle's and Garcin's reasons for why they are in the room.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The scene where Inez offers to be Estelle's mirror is very revealing of the central tension between the two women and shows the audience more about their inner selves. It links symbolically the human eye and mirrors. Chose one of the following:
A) Discuss how this scene fits into a larger pattern of symbols, or a motif of mirrors, glass, eyes, seeing, etc.
B) Explain what this scene reveals about Inez and Estelle, and helps show the audience how they really are.
Essay Topic 2
One of the off screen aspects of this play are visions the characters have of their former lives and survivors back on earth. Each of the three sees visions of how life is carrying on without them.
Pick either
A) Garcin,
B) Estelle or
C) Inez
and describe what they see when they look back to earth. Be sure to explain what they literally see and what they tell the others in the room about it. Also describe what their vision represents, either symbolically or in terms of the guilt and denial the characters are experiencing.
Essay Topic 3
Consider the primary themes of this play, including sexual jealousy, violent cruelty and emotional abuse, and the actions described in this play. What elements of this play do you find controversial? What would you say if a friend asked you about reading this play? What was your favorite part and least favorite part? Which parts were most and least believable? Be specific and offer detailed examples from the text.
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