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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 Nancy and Charlie hope their act will communicate to the lizards as they approach?

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

3. What is the best way to describe the gesture that Nancy and Charlie are exhibiting for the creatures?

4. What word best describes Charlie and Nancy's ability to bridge the communication gap?

5. What sound interrupts Charlie and Nancy's conversation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What topic does the breast exposure lead to?

2. What does the simple explanation of clothing lead to?

3. What does the appearance of another jet do to the group?

4. As a jet flies overhead and distracts the couple, what does Nancy steer the conversation back to and remind Charlie of?

5. What happens to the lizards as a jet flies overhead?

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

7. What is so incredulous, according to Leslie and Sarah, about human reproduction?

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. Has Charlie ever had an affair? Explain.

10. How do the lizards reveal themselves to Charlie and Nancy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and Contrast the 1970s decade with the themes of Albee's play. Name three ways the decade is portrayed as a decade of social change.

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the elements of the setting (the jets, the ocean) parallel evolution.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbols of progress that are revealed in the play. Use textual references to support your findings.

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