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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. Henry states that he didn't go to bed on time because ________.

2. The doorbell rings and Henry takes the record off the machine. The person at the door is _______.

3. Max asks Charlotte how many lovers she has and if it is anyone he knows. Charlotte replies_______.

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

5. While asking Charlotte various questions about her lovers Max gives her permission to ________.

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 the shift in lighting during the scene between Billy and Annie indicate to the audience?

3. What does Annie tell Henry he should have done with her things in her room?

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

5. Why was it the committee's idea to produce the play of Brodie, even though Henry does not think it is very good?

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

7. What is Henry supposed to do during his time on the radio program, which is what he is preparing for at the start of the scene?

8. What does Annie do when Max tries to give her the handkerchief?

9. When does Charlotte join in on the banter between Henry and Debbie during the course of this scene?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Relationships are never easy, but it seems that many of the characters within this play are making their relationships harder than they need to be.

Part 1: What do you think makes up a good, strong relationship?

Part 2: Why do you think the characters in this play are seemingly trying to make their relationships more difficult?

Part 3: Is there ever such a thing as a strong and easy relationship? Why or why not?

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