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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the topic of conversation between Susan and Charleson?

2. The priest speaks about the _____________ of life.

3. What has hindered Brock's progress in the diplomatic service?

4. What does Alice think is enough of a career in her life?

5. Who arrives late for the dinner party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

PLENTY is set in the 1940s and 1940s during a time of World War II and its accompanying social, political and cultural recovery. What impact did these factors have on the author? What impact did these factors have on his work, especially the play, PLENTY? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Explain the symbolism of the gun that Susan cherishes all throughout the play. What does it signify? What role does it play in the drama? Why did the author choose this item?

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