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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. The Announcer says that they're giving the leader a box of what in The Leader?
2. Who is standing with his back to the audience at the beginning of The Leader?
3. What does Jacques say in a feeble voice when everyone stops shouting near the end of The Future is in the Eggs?
4. What does Berenger tell Dudard when he says, "This is the situation and there's nothing you can do about it"?
5. What does Beringer pour for himself in Act 3 of Rhinoceros?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do the Young Lovers represent in The Leader?
2. What does Jacques's family inform him of in The Future is in the Eggs? What is his reaction?
3. What do the family members represent symbolically in The Future is in the Eggs?
4. How is Berenger different than the other characters in Rhinoceros?
5. What does Berenger drink in Act 3 of Rhinoceros? What discussion takes place about this?
6. In what ways do Berenger and Dudard have opposing views about what do do about the situation in Act 3 of Rhinoceros?
7. What is the significance of Grandfather's death in The Future is in the Eggs?
8. What is the montage at the opening of The Future is in the Eggs?
9. Describe the appearance of the Leader in the end of The Leader.
10. What justification does Dudard give to lessen Berenger's fear of leaving in Act 3 of Rhinoceros?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the theme of "will and responsibility" in Rhinoceros. How does Berenger represent this theme? How do the other characters?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the syllogisms which the Logician presents in Act 1 of Rhinoceros. What is Ionesco saying through these examples? How do they tie to the play's themes?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the peripheral characters in Rhinoceros (Grocer, Cafe Owner, Old Gentleman, Mrs. Boeuf, etc.). How does Ionesco distinguish these characters differently than Jean and Berenger?
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