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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days does Ardell say it took for Pavlo to die?

2. Whose unit is Wall from?

3. How does Pavlo say he feels about killing people in Act 2, Part 3.

4. What does Jones say that Pavlo is going to get from Yen?

5. What is Parham wearing when he first enters in Act 2, Part 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As soon understood by the audience, scenes take place in different time frames, places, and even on different planes of existence; such as Pavlo being alive or Pavlo being dead. How is this narrative structure key to appreciating the play's style? Consider the phrase "the whole is more than the sum of its parts," and sum up your findings about the style of this play using this phrase to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Pavlo's wish to become "bone" is repeated twice in this short play. Theorize on the metaphorical implications of these two moments, comparing the similarities and differences between them and finally giving explanation as to the importance of these two situations occurring for Pavlo's character.

Essay Topic 3

Rabe's anti-war message comes through loud and clear in several ways in the final scenes of the play. Find at least 5 moments during which Rabe sends his message and explain how each moment is employed to be clear and strong. Conclude by explaining what you believe might be the play's thematic warning about war in general and what it ultimately offers to humanity.

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