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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. What does the leader do after changing his shirt, according to the Announcer in The Leader?
2. Who stands at either wall of the stage in the beginning of The Leader?
3. Who does the leader embrace for a photograph, according to the Announcer in The Leader?
4. What are Jacques and Roberta doing at the opening of The Future is in the Eggs?
5. What does Girl-Friend carry when she reenters the second time in The Leader?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the setting of The Leader?
2. What news does Daisy arrive with in Act 3 of Rhinoceros? How does Dudard react?
3. What discussion do Berenger and Dudard engage in in the beginning of Act 3 of Rhinoceros?
4. What do the families do to get the attention of Jacques and Roberta in The Future is in the Eggs?
5. Who enters to explain the death of Grandfather in The Future is in the Eggs?
6. What do the two families do once the "news" has been exposed in The Future is in the Eggs?
7. Where do the women take Roberta in The Future is in the Eggs? What takes place there?
8. Describe some of the examples of symbolism in The Leader.
9. What do the Young Lovers represent in The Leader?
10. Where is Berenger in the beginning of Act 3 of Rhinoceros? What is his state of mind?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the characters of Berenger and Jean in Rhinoceros. How are they different in appearance, ideals, and motivations? What similarities do they share?
Essay Topic 2
Why does Ionesco choose a rhinoceros as the creature which people evolve into in Rhinoceros? What symbolic statement is he saying through using this animal?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the theme of totalitarian/fascist/Nazi regimes as expressed in Rhinoceros. What symbolism does Ionesco use to illuminate this theme?
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