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

Short Answer Questions

1. What song is heard at the end of Act 3 Scene 2?

2. Where is Lady at the beginning of Act 3 Scene 3?

3. What drug does Lady give to Jabe in Act 2?

4. Who takes out a knife in the store with Val?

5. Vee says that we live in a world of what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of the Conjure Man in Orpheus Descending. What does he represent? Why is the the last person we see in this play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the imagery that Lady uses to define herself. How does the monkey relate to Lady? How does the fig tree?

Essay Topic 3

How is Tennessee Williams' own life reflected in Orpheus Descending? What major themes are common in Williams' work and why does he repeat these themes? How do they relate to the author's experiences?

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