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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John see advertised in the newspaper?

2. Why does John not hear Margaret when she tells him about her housekeeping skills?

3. What does John complain about?

4. What meal is Margaret setting the table for?

5. Who stands behind Margaret as she sets the table?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Gerstenbeg use so few settings? How does Gerstenberg create a world away from the few settings she uses? What colors and objects does Gerstenberg use and what meaning does it give to the setting?

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the book and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motives? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

What is William's role in the play? Why does he not have an alter ego like the other main characters? How would William's role in the play change if he did have an alter ego?

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