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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hippolytus realize Phaedra's accusation was to him in Scene 5 of "Phaedra's Love"?
(a) The beginning of the end.
(b) His surprise gift.
(c) The last straw.
(d) A moment of revelation.

2. When did the Bosnian War begin?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1992.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1995.

3. What does Grace ask Robin if he can do in Scene 3 of "Cleansed"?
(a) Write.
(b) Drive.
(c) Run.
(d) Speak.

4. Who is the king in "Phaedra's Love"?
(a) Strophe.
(b) Phaedra.
(c) Theseus.
(d) Hippolytus.

5. Robin tells Grace he is trying to become stable to return where in Scene 3 of "Cleansed"?
(a) His uncle's.
(b) His mother's.
(c) His grandmothers.
(d) His father's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Ian give for not calling Cate in Scene 2 of "Blasted"?

2. What is Hippolytus doing while watching watching television in Scene 1 of "Phaedra's Love"?

3. What does the soldier demand from Ian when he awakes in Scene 3 of "Blasted"?

4. What season is it in Scene 2 of "Cleansed"?

5. How did Phaedra die in "Phaedra's Love"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who visits Hippolytus in Scene 6 of "Phaedra's Love"? What does Hippolytus tell him?

2. What aspects of Ian's personality are revealed in Scene 2 of "Blasted"?

3. How does Tinker's character evolve in "Cleansed"? What is his central objective?

4. What is Sarah Kane's purpose in showing such graphic violence in "Blasted"?

5. What does Phaedra tell Hippolytus in Scene 4 of "Phaedra's Love"? What is his response?

6. How many works are included in Sarah Kane: Complete Plays? What themes tie the works together?

7. What does Strophe reveal happened to Phaedra in Scene 5 of "Phaedra's Love"? How does Hippolytus respond?

8. Where is the opening of "Cleansed" set? Who is in the first scene?

9. How does Hippolytus take on the role of protagonist in "Phaedra's Love"?

10. Describe the setting of "Phaedra's Love". Upon what play is the story based?

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