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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brian feel about the argument over the spill on the jacket?

2. What happened to Claire one day when she and Felicity were arguing?

3. What was Mark doing before he came to live with Brian?

4. Which of the following characters is most logical about death?

5. Which of the following characters seems to have lead the fuller life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think Agnes is more open to the idea of her mother's death than say Beverly is to Brian's? Which character remains in denial throughout most of the play? What changes her view?

Essay Topic 2

What is the theme that is explored at the end of the play? Do you agree that it is the most important theme of all of those explored throughout the play? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

How do the characters approach the battle against death differently? Whose approach do you relate most to? Why?

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