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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 can the combination of opportunity and confusion in the 1970s can best be described as?

2. What is the best description of the twig that Nancy chose as defense?

3. What does Charlie's actions do to his relationship with Nancy?

4. How can the state of Charlie and Nancy's marriage be best described?

5. How does the author view the events of the 1970s?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Leslie cannot concede complete loyalty to Sarah?

2. What topic does the breast exposure lead to?

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

4. Explain how the lizards agree to stay on land and not return to the sea?

5. Describe the opening setting of Act 1.

6. Describe the first time Nancy feels fear of the sea creatures.

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

8. As the humans and lizards grow weary of having to explain themselves to each other, what does Nancy take the opportunity to do?

9. What is amazing to Leslie and Sarah about human child-rearing?

10. What does Sarah reveal to Nancy about her eggs?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how the anthropomorphic (animals that have human qualities) creatures are used by the author to illustrate human emotions and revelations.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of the jets that fly overhead.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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