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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oscar leave in the bathroom that upsets Felix?

2. When Felix does crossword puzzles, what does he write as every answer?

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

4. What is Felix wearing as he cooks dinner?

5. What does Felix chide the poker players to use while they play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the marriages and divorces of Oscar and Felix, and analyze what these events reveal about them as characters.

Essay Topic 2

Determine what Neil Simon is trying to convey about the nature of friendship and loyalty in The Odd Couple.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze how Neil Simon manages to present serious situations in a humorous light.

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