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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. In contrast to A, B is more what in "Crave"?

2. What young skinhead girl opens the door to Billy in "Skin"?

3. Where does Scene 10 of "Cleansed" take place?

4. What does Tinker administer to Grace in Scene 12 of "Cleansed"?

5. Who goes to watch the Woman dance in Scene 11 of "Cleansed"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kane cite the atrocities of the world in "4.48 Psychosis"? How does this relate to other plays of the anthology?

2. How does the protagonist of "4.48 Psychosis" resemble Sarah Kane?

3. What is the central theme of "Crave"? How does this relate to the other works in the anthology?

4. What takes place while Billy is at Marcia's apartment in "Skin"?

5. In what state does the protagonist awaken in Part 2 of "4.48 Psychosis"?

6. What plot threads emerge in the second half of "Cleansed"?

7. What acts of love are presented in the ending of "Cleansed"?

8. What characters are central in the first half of "Crave"? What do they discuss?

9. How does Tinker attempt to help Grace in the second half of "Cleansed"?

10. What theme is central in the play "4.48 Psychosis"? How does this tie to the other plays of the anthology?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting and physical elements of "Crave". What does the author write by way of stage directions?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of "Cleansed" and the character of Tinker. How is the setting revealed? Through exposition or through visual elements?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "self-inflicted pain" and the actions of Hippolytus in Scenes 6 and 7 of "Phaedra's Love". In what way does Hippolytus seek his own demise?

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