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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Felix notice changes about his habits since his wife leaves him?

2. What does Felix make for the second poker game?

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

4. What do the Pigeon sisters begin to do when they are talking to Felix?

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1, how many days has Felix been living with Oscar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain how both Felix and Oscar change as characters throughout the play.

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