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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Gar's friends?

2. How does Katie respond to Gar's outburst in Episode 2?

3. Why does private Gar say that public Gar would make a great president of the United States?

4. Why does Ned give Gar his belt?

5. How did Ben Burton help Lizzy and Con?

Short Essay Questions

1. What likely makes public Gar accept Lizzy’s offer?

2. What does Lizzy describe in the flashback in Episode 2?

3. What does Katie remind Gar of in Episode 2?

4. How did Ben Burton help Lizzy and Con?

5. What do public and private Gar check after Boyle leaves?

6. What does Lizzy say in her letter?

7. Why does public Gar appeal to his father, asking him to “say something” (70)?

8. Who are Gar's friends?

9. What, according to Lizzy, is the difference between Ireland and the United States?

10. Who is Ben Burton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While private Gar is expressive, public Gar is reticent yet needy. Evaluate this statement with respect to the central conflict and the role of emotions and relationships in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Stereotypical versions of Ireland and the U.S. are expressed by several characters, including private Gar. These result in defaming one country and having unrealistic expectations of the other. How is this explored in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Evaluate the plot structure and justify your interpretation of the climax and resolution.

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