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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 Susan tell Alice before she leaves?

2. What is Susan waiting for as Act 1, Scene 5 begins?

3. What does Alice want Louise to tie to her wrists?

4. What does the Frenchman say that France does not need?

5. Who does Susan choose to father her child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main source of tension in this scene?

2. How does Act 1, Scene 6 begin?

3. What does Susan say about Brock's condition?

4. What is Susan's latest plan to add some excitement to her life?

5. Who is Charleson and what is Susan's purpose for meeting with him?

6. What is the symbolism of Lamar's reference to sound waves?

7. Who is Mick and how does he enter the scene?

8. Name at least two examples of foreshadowing in this scene?

9. Explain the significance of Mick's reference to a "mackerel" sky.

10. Why is it possible that Susan has come to see Charleson not for Brock's benefit but to add some excitement to her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one theme in the play. Identify at least two themes in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme.

Essay Topic 2

Hare uses more than one instance of irony in the play. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Alice. What does she look like? What are her positive personality traits? What are some of her negative characteristics? What are her hopes and fears? What motivates her--if anything--at this point in her life?

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