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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the scene opens Debbie is _________ and Henry is questioning her about it.

2. Henry thinks all of the following reasons are invalid for considering Brodie's writing worthy except __________.

3. Charlotte reports that she lost her virginity in a boarding house in _______.

4. Henry asked what Annie and Billy had to talk about and she replied_______.

5. Billy says to Annie, "you would think with all of these ________ the train would be on time."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

While the play is often quite funny to the audience, the social commentary is also quite apparent to the audience.

Part 1: Why do you think this play is so often categorized as a comedy?

Part 2: In what ways might the play's content also be saying something about the life during that particular time period?

Part 3: Do you think a play has to have a social commentary to make? Why or why not?

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