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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 is Susan using for her advertising?

2. How does Lazar try to comfort Susan?

3. In what city does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?

4. Who does Susan consider asking to father her child?

5. What does Susan complain about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the double meaning of Lazar's statement that he recognizes Susan from somewhere?

2. Describe Brock's reaction when he finally loses patience with Susan.

3. How does the author show that the imminent relationship between Susan and Brock ends up being more significant for Susan than just the thrill she is looking for all the time?

4. Who is Alice and how did she and Susan meet?

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

6. How does Lazar make his entrance in the play?

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

8. What is the purpose of the meeting with Susan, Darwin and Brock?

9. How does Act 1, Scene 3 begin?

10. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Hare use the various settings he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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