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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Leo intend to do after their play debuted?
2. Where does act 2, scene 6 take place?
3. What does Ulla do before she runs backstage for costume and makeup in act 2, scene 3?
4. When does act 2, scene 6 take place?
5. What happens to Franz when he tries to escape the office in act 2, scene 5?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
One comedy style used heavily in this play is parody. Because of Max and Leo's poor producing of Springtime for Hitler (already a terrible script) and Roger's flamboyant portrayal of Hitler, the audiences believe that the show is meant to be comical parody. Discuss how this misconception happened. Include the former points and take into account the time period the play is meant to be set in. Cite specific examples from the script to support your statements.
Essay Topic 2
Describe, in detail, the behind-the-scenes and on-stage production of Springtime for Hitler. Include the following:
1) The differences of Franz, Roger, and Max's visions of the play.
2) Roger's portrayal of Hitler.
3) Ulla's role in the play.
4) German stereotypes and cliches.
5) The outcome of the performance.
Essay Topic 3
Max and Leo are the center of The Producers, particularly the evolution of their friendship and how it changes them. Cite specific examples from the script.
Part 1) Compare and contrast Max and Leo. How are the men similar? How are they different?
Part 2) How does Max and Leo change over the course of the play? Do they change each other? How is this known?
Part 3) How does Leo's abandonment of Max test their friendship? Why Leo leave him?
Part 4) What do each of men teach each other? Do they emerge from their ordeal better people?
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