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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 Max vow to do at the end of act 1, scene 1?

2. According to the three old ladies in act 1, scene 9, what do they really want in life?

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

4. What game must Max play with Hold Me-Touch Me in act 1, scene 9?

5. What does Leo give his boss at the end of act 1, scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the theatrical superstition detailed in act 2, scene 3?

2. Describe what happens on-stage after Max, Leo, and Franz are pardoned.

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

4. What idea does Leo inadvertently give Max?

5. What are the first impressions given of Franz?

6. What is Leo's analysis of the possibility of going to jail?

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

8. What has happened throughout the day that forces Leo to quit his job?

9. What is significant about Leo being chastised for being six minutes late?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the use of irony in The Producers. Include the following points:

1) Max and Leo producing a show about Hitler.

2) How everyone sees Max as a hero for getting the money for the show.

3) Max and Leo's failure to produce a failed show.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following to write about:

1) The significance of Roger hugging Ulla and not Carmen at curtain call.

2) The people who will be hurt by Max and Leo's scheme.

3) The rituals and singing that Max and Leo must do to appease Franz for the rights to his play.

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