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

Short Answer Questions

1. The setting change from night in Act 1 to morning in Act II has an effect on what?

2. What is poteen?

3. What do the girls from the village want from Christy?

4. What does Christy say his father did just before Christy struck him?

5. In what way does Christy demonstrate courage in Act II?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters voice and exhibit both rational and irrational fears throughout the play. Considering these fears, write an essay in which you:

1) Identify any common fear among the villagers and qualify it as rational or irrational.

OR

2) Identify any character as the most fearful in the play, supporting your ideas with examples from the text.

OR

3) Identify any fear as the most significant motivating factor in the play, supporting your ideas with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Synge's use of humor extends to every character in the play. Write an essay considering:

1) The effect of Synge's humor on the more serious events of the play.

OR

2) Any humorous event or line of dialogue that directly affects the outcome of events in the play.

OR

3) The influence of humor on the development of theme in the play.

Essay Topic 3

Fathers play a prominent role in The Playboy of the Western World. In an essay:

1) Describe Pegeen's father as either successful or unsuccessful in raising and caring for his daughter.

OR

2) Describe Old Mahon as either successful or unsuccessful in raising and caring for his son.

OR

3) Identify the role Synge has created for fathers in his play.

Use examples from the text to support your essay.

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