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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. As Sabina talks, what happens to parts of the set?

2. After Sabina comes in with the news that Henry has thrown a stone at a neighbor, what appears on Henry's forehead?

3. When Mrs. Antrobus allows the Telegraph Boy into the house, she asks him if he has something to do. What is it?

4. Why does Sabina ask the audience to pass things up for the fire?

5. When Mr. Antrobus needs some relaxation he says that a man can only what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Henry shouting about, in his sleep, while Mr. Antrobus listens to him?

2. When does the true reconciliation for Henry and Mr. Antrobus occur?

3. What does Mr. Antrobus do when he comes home from his day at work?

4. What does Sabina say when she steps out of character for the first time?

5. Why does Mr. Antrobus vow to continue fighting Henry?

6. What is the emptiness that Mr. Antrobus admits to?

7. What announcement does the play begin with?

8. What does Mr. Antrobus celebrate in his speech to the international society of mammals?

9. What is in the message Mrs. Antrobus puts in the bottle?

10. Why does Mr. Antrobus yell for the fires to be put out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

According to the play, what does giving in to desire and temptation lead to? Use specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the main theme of the play? Use specific examples to show how the main theme is demonstrated throughout the play.

Essay Topic 3

Why does the play have its characters "break character" so often? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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