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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Oscar want to go on a double date with Felix and the Pigeon sisters?

2. What do the Pigeon sisters make fun of about Felix?

3. Besides being too orderly, what else about Felix annoys Oscar?

4. Why does Felix agree to go on date?

5. Who is most frustrated by Felix during the second poker game?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role of physical comedy in the storyline of 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 how Neil Simon manages to present serious situations in a humorous light.

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