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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Henry says that he does not think that writers are sacred but ______ are; they deserve respect.

3. In response to Henry's question about HOUSE OF CARDS Debbie replies "infidelity in the ________ class."

4. Billy asks Annie where she is going and she replies that she is going to _________.

5. Debbie states that "her and Terry used to smoke in the _________."

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 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 3

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?

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