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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do May and Jerry leave to do, after they receive the news from Helen Hobart?

2. Why does Jerry give no credence to May's worries?

3. What does May learn about George's movie?

4. When was this script last used?

5. Who is expected to arrive on the set?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Incompetence has risen to new heights in the form of George.

Part 1) Describe his incompetence.

Part 2) How does he get by? Why do the playwrights have this happen?

Part 3) George ends up very successful. Will this success last? Why or why not? Use the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

The trio hatches a plan on the way to California.

Part 1) What is their plan?

Part 2) What is faulty about this plan?

Part 3) Is their plan successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The characters are identified quite easily at the beginning of the play.

Part 1) By what are they identified?

Part 2) Describe each of the three main characters.

Part 3) Why would this play and these characters be appealing to a 1930s audience?

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