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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. Where does act 1, scene 2 take place?

2. Who appears out of the cupboards in Leo's office during his fantasy in act 1, scene 3?

3. What does Max put on before he and Leo leave the office in act 1, scene 5?

4. Who makes up Roger's team (the chorus) in the song in act 1, scene 7?

5. What game does Max's benefactress in act 1, scene 2 like to play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is hurting Max the most in act 2, scene 7?

2. Why is Leo absent in act 2, scene 6?

3. Why do Max and Leo approach Roger DeBris to direct the play?

4. What is significant about Ulla's entrance in act 2, scene 3?

5. How does Franz react to the people auditioning for the play?

6. How are the auditions run for Springtime for Hitler?

7. How does Max propose to go about his new idea?

8. Why does Max cast Franz to play Hitler?

9. What are some of the things Max does to procure the funds for Springtime for Hitler?

10. Why does Franz threaten to shoot Max and Leo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the use of homosexuality in The Producers. Points to be considered include:

1) The characters of Roger DeBris and his production team.

2) Franz's objections to the gay men auditioning for the role of Hitler.

3) Roger's portrayal of Hitler.

4) The irony of several homosexuals working on a musical about Hitler.

Create a strong thesis and cite specific examples from the script to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of friendship and loyalty as seen in The Producers. What characters exemplify these themes? At what points is it particularly noticeable? Include a strong thesis and examples from the script to back up your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how each of these styles of comedy is used within The Producers:

1) Parody.

2) Irony.

3) Character comedy.

4) Slapstick.

5) Wordplay.

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