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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. Before the Telegraph Boy can come into the house, Sabina and Mrs. Antrobus do what?

2. The Telegraph Boy sings a song celebrating what?

3. Mr. Antrobus debunks the accusations that in the moments before his birth he almost chose to be what?

4. Where does Mrs. Antrobus order Sabina to take Gladys to clean off her makeup?

5. What does Mrs. Antrobus do when she sees Henry's hair isn't covering his forehead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does "Henry" give for being filled with the desire to kill?

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

3. What do Mr. Antrobus and Henry represent during their confrontation?

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

5. What happens when the Telegraph Boy sings a song about the Antrobus' anniversary?

6. Mr. Antrobus tells Henry that war is a pleasure compared to what?

7. Describe Henry's appearance in Act 3 when he sees Sabina.

8. What roles do the stand-ins play?

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

10. What are the most important achievements for Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus, according to the loudspeaker announcement?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Using specific evidence from the play, answer the following question: Why is the war never named?

Essay Topic 3

How does the play, or parts of the play, represent the motif of destruction and then starting over? Cite examples to support your answer.

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