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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 Tucker refer to Grace as?

2. Why does Herder think Claire is sleeping with him?

3. Who does Dr. Herder say can certify Jack as insane?

4. What does the 13th Earl of Gurney propose a toast to?

5. Who does Jack say wants Grace?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack kill Grace at the end of the play?

2. What does Jack say he regrets in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What does the conversation between the Earl and Tucker reveal about the Earl's situation?

4. How does Charles respond to Claire's death?

5. How does Jack win over Truscott?

6. How do Jack and Tucker show their solidarity in Act 2, Scene 1?

7. Why does Herder think Jack married Marguerite?

8. How does Jack charm his two visitors in Act 2, Scene 5?

9. How does Tucker respond to Claire's death?

10. How does Barnes introduce Jack into the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What problems do Jack's generation face? How are the problems for Jack's generation different to the problems his father's generation face? Identify and discuss a significant problem facing your generation.

Essay Topic 2

What are the arguments for and against the class system? What are Barnes' opinions on the class system and how does he express them? Why do you think he holds these opinions? Do you agree or disagree with Barnes?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the play's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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