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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 Charlie pass off Nancy's idea of his dream as?

2. What does Charlie ask his wife to find in order to defend themselves against the creatures?

3. How does Nancy feel when the lizards reappear?

4. What does Nancy not understand about Charlie's retirement plan?

5. Is the tension created in her marriage enough to silence Nancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the second time the lizards approach the humans?

2. How does Charlie try to defend himself and his wife against the sea creatures?

3. How do Charlie and Nancy initially react to the presence of the lizards?

4. How do Nancy and Charlie react to the sound of a jet overhead interrupting their conversation?

5. After the biological information about procreation and child-rearing is explained, what concept does Nancy tell the lizards about that the lizards do not understand?

6. What is the last effort Nancy makes towards her husband at the end of Act 1?

7. Describe how Nancy reacts to Charlie telling her she has been a good wife.

8. What would Charlie like to do during retirement as opposed to Nancy?

9. What is Charlie's plan of defense against the lizards?

10. What does Nancy do to show submission to the lizards?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the human needs of Nancy that are not being met? How are these needs communicated to Charlie? Describe how Charlie helps or does not help Nancy in her evolution.

Essay Topic 2

Is the ending of the play happy? Is the ending inspiring? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the idea of alienation is a common thread throughout the play. Use textual evidence to support your findings.

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