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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the female lizard?

2. What do the seagulls overhead represent?

3. How does Charlie feel about having to explain so much to the lizards?

4. What does Nancy crave as her life's potential?

5. What simple act is even challenging between the lizards and the humans?

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

How is the idea of "progress" portrayed in the play? Refer to specific scenes to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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