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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Pigeon sisters leave Oscar's apartment?

2. Why does Felix refuse to go to the Pigeon sisters' apartment?

3. How does Oscar react when Felix refuses to go to the Pigeon sisters' apartment?

4. Why does Felix agree to go on date?

5. What does Felix say he is going to do instead of going to the Pigeon sisters' apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate what you think is the message Neil Simon is trying to send about human relationships in The Odd Couple.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze how Oscar, Felix, and the Pigeon Sisters demonstrate gender norms of the time period in which the play is set.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the role of physical comedy in the storyline of The Odd Couple.

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