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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. What does Anna think Dave will do?

2. Why has Janet tricked him?

3. Why is Anna clearly distraught?

4. What does Anna do when Harry invites her to go out for a few drinks?

5. While Harry waits for Mary to get ready to go out, what does Harry tell Tom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What interrupts Anna and Harry's conversation?

2. Who is the newcomer?

3. What does Dave do when the phone rings again?

4. How does Mary respond to Anna?

5. Describe the beginning of the vision Anna had.

6. What was beneficial about Dave's group's association?

7. How does the play begin?

8. How does the second act open?

9. What does Dave encourage Anna to do?

10. Who provides Anna a sense of future?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna loses control.

Part 1) How does she lose control? Why does she lose control?

Part 2) Does this seem to be something she does frequently? Why or why not?

Part 3) What does this break down reveal about her?

Essay Topic 2

There is hope for Anna at the end of the play.

Part 1) How does one know this?

Part 2) What hope is there for her?

Part 3) What do you believe will come of her? Why do you believe this? Use the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

Anna and Mary have much in common.

Part 1) What do they have in common? Why do they have this in common?

Part 2) What is the author's purpose for these similarities?

Part 3) Will Anna end up like Mary? Why or why not?

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