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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. In reference to the musical selections Henry is trying to come up with, Charlotte suggests he is ashamed of liking _________.

2. Charlotte tells Henry that she has phoned _______ because of her conscience.

3. Henry asks Charlotte if she would like some ________.

4. Charlotte is carrying a _________ and a plastic airport duty free bag.

5. Charlotte comes out of the bedroom where she has been getting dressed. They all sit down to have ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the current stage direction say that the room in the scene looks like in comparison to the room in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Annie admit to not feeling guilty about during this particular scene?

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

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

5. What does the shift in lighting during the scene between Billy and Annie indicate to the audience?

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

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

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

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

10. What is the topic of small talk discussing between Brodie and Henry during this scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The women within this play seem to be manipulative with the men in their lives.

Part 1: In what ways do you think the women are manipulative in this play? Or aren't they?

Part 2: How does the playwright define the roles of men and women within this play?

Part 3: Do you think the women are trying to hurt the men in their lives within this play? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The continued affairs in this play seem to show that love is not something that can be monogamous or that can be relied upon between a man and a woman.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of an affair?

Part 2: Why do you think that affairs are so common within the context of this play?

Part 3: Do you think it's realistic for someone to stay with just one person throughout his/her life?

Essay Topic 3

One of the most compelling parts of this play is that there is a fuzzy line between what is real and what is art. The differences between real life and art are subtle, but they alter the way the characters and the play are perceived.

Part 1: Can there ever be a true definition of reality? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you define the idea of art? Is there just one definition that makes sense? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think what is real and what is art is such a serious question in this play?

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