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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. Charlotte states that she feels violated at which point Max ________.

2. Henry reminds Charlotte of a time they were in _______ that had an open air dance hall.

3. Henry is trying to come up with ________ records that he associates with turning points in his life.

4. Charlotte approaches Max and kisses him _______.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In relation to the play, what do Henry and Annie banter about during this scene?

2. What does Brodie assume Annie means when she says that the movie worked?

3. Why does Debbie not want Henry to come out to meet her boyfriend when the boyfriend arrives at the house?

4. What is the family crisis that Henry reminds Charlotte they are discussing during this scene?

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

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

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

8. What does Max realize after he apologizes to Charlotte who says she feels violated?

9. What is the announcement that Max has to make on the phone during the final moments of the play?

10. What do Annie and Henry banter about during this particular scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Brodie's writing is noted as being less effective than Henry's writing, but art is something that is quite subjective in terms of its worth to a reader or to an audience.

Part 1: How do the characters in the play define good or bad writing?

Part 2: Why do you think Brodie's writing is seen as less effective than Henry's writing?

Part 3: How can art ever be reasonably judged by others? Or can't it?

Essay Topic 2

The title of the play, THE REAL THING, seems to be almost a joke to the characters and to the author of the play.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of the 'real thing' in relation to this play and to its events?

Part 2: Are there any characters in this play who seem to have the 'real thing'? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the title was chosen for this play? Do you agree that it's the best choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Many writers choose to write about what they know as they are much more able to capture their feelings within the context of a play than they might be able to capture their feelings in real life.

Part 1: Why do you think writing is a way in which people deal with their feelings?

Part 2: If the play is based on the life of the playwright, what do you learn about Stoppard from the play and its characters?

Part 3: Do you think it's possible that Stoppard may not have written about his life? Why or why not?

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