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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Harry visited Jim before Act 3?

2. What does Jim do after talking with Ann in Act 3, Part 4?

3. What does Jim want to know in Act 2, Scene 5?

4. Who has Jim been participating with, according the group in Act 3, Scene 2?

5. How does Jim say goodbye to Ann in Act 3, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the competency and efficiency of the hospital and each of the doctors involved with Jim's stay there. How does Jim unintentionally shed light to the problems the hospital has in treating patients? Does that contribute to the way he is treated? Why or why not? Use examples from the play to illustrate the role of the doctors, the reasons behind their actions, and why they were so useful to Ann.

Essay Topic 2

How does Ann appear in the very beginning of the play? Why is it important that she is not revealing any signs of her real intentions for Jim? How does this play a crucial role in her ability to gain the trust of the doctors and hospital staff?

Essay Topic 3

Kramm uses various literary devices to make his points in The Shrike.

1) Identify and describe 3 examples of foreshadowing in the play.

2) Identify and describe 3 examples of symbolism in the play.

3) For the above examples, explain what they added to the play, and why the author choose to use them at those specific times.

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