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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. Annie and Henry argue about the validity of Brodie's actions. To Annie, setting fire to a wreath on a war memorial is a ________.

2. _________ was going to be stewarding at the protest meeting in the afternoon.

3. Annie asks Henry which opera it is and he guesses all of the following except ________.

4. Charlotte tells Max that she has been to _________ in Switzerland.

5. Annie is frustrated with Henry because he can't tell the difference between ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Max accuse Annie of during the dispute with the handkerchief during this particular scene?

2. What does Annie do when a young man approaches her and talks to her?

3. What does Charlotte say would actually happen if Henry were to catch her having an affair, rather than what happens in the actual play?

4. What are some of the questions that Henry asks Annie during the following scene in this act?

5. What does Max tell Charlotte when she asks him if something is wrong during the first scene?

6. What kind of scene are Billy and Annie rehearsing at the start of the eighth scene of the second act?

7. Why does Annie insist that Henry do better when he is reading the script aloud?

8. What is playing in the background as Annie and Max are talking with each other during this scene of the play?

9. Why does Charlotte not think the play she is starring in is all that interesting to the audiences so far?

10. What is Henry doing at the start of the second scene of the first act of the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henry is very attached to his art, writing, calling it sacred and deserving of respect. One's passion can often stir up these sorts of emotions in a person.

Part 1: Why do you think Henry believes his art demands so much respect?

Part 2: Do you agree that writing deserves to be respected or that it is sacred? Why or why not?

Part 3: In your life, what is most sacred to you? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Sometimes it can seem as though people in the creative arena are more likely to have affairs with their co-stars than typical married couples do.

Part 1: Why do you think creative types are more likely to have affairs and to have multiple partners?

Part 2: Do you think it's fair to stereotype actors and other creative types as being more adulterous? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think creative types are challenged in their relationships which is not the case in 'normal' relationships?

Essay Topic 3

The character of Max is one that seems to take on the woes of his relationships, even though the women seem to be the ones who are doing the damage.

Part 1: Why do you think Max is so sensitive within his relationships?

Part 2: Do you think Max would make a good partner within the context of a relationship? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you think Max will be happy when he gets married at the end? Why or why not?

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