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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 states that people have gotten bored with ________. The play is an attempt to keep the campaign fresh.

2. Henry comments on the fact that so many of the greats had names that started with ______.

3. Max's project collapses when _______ slams the door and enters the room.

4. Charlotte states that when he took her to St. Moritz was a turning point and his favorite album was ________.

5. Max goes to help Charlotte in the kitchen and she allows him to _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Billy reveal about his feelings towards Annie as they are together in this scene?

2. What are the indications that time has passed as this particular scene opens up to the audience?

3. How did Henry contribute to the movie that Brodie has written and that is being produced?

4. What shows that Annie and Billy have some emotional and sexual distance between them?

5. Describe the positions of Max and Annie when this particular scene begins, according to the stage directions.

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

7. What are the common thoughts about the play that Charlotte and Max are both in?

8. Why does Annie correct Billy when he is stating a line during the start of this scene?

9. What is the tangent that Charlotte goes off on when talking with Debbie and Henry?

10. Describe the character of Henry and what his line of work is at the current moment.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The concept of a love triangle is introduced almost immediately within this play. The tension between lovers is a great dramatic effect for the audience, after all.

Part 1: Why do you think love triangles are so often used within plays and other stories?

Part 2: Do you think this play would have been as interesting without the love triangles? Why or why not?

Part 3: Do you believe the idea of a love triangle is a realistic and prevalent part of love? Why or why not?

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

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?

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