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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. Sabina implies that Henry hit his older brother with what?

2. Mrs. Antrobus says that she does not believe that sleeping with a window open is what?

3. According to the stage directions, how old is the Telegraph Boy?

4. What makes the announcement at the beginning of the play?

5. Sabina doesn't want to go outside to borrow some fire because she says it is too what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the set in the beginning of Act 3.

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

3. According to Sabina, how do the Antrobuses treat each new child that dies?

4. Why does Mr. Antrobus want his books?

5. What does Gladys tell Mr. Antrobus before running away from Mr. and Mrs. Antrobus?

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

7. Describe the wedding ring that was found at the beginning of the play.

8. Mr. Antrobus acknowledges that every good thing in the world is what?

9. What is Mrs. Antrobus' reaction when Mr. Antrobus tells her that he is leaving her?

10. What does Mrs. Antrobus tell Henry and Gladys to do when Mr. Antrobus comes home from his hard day at work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What does the Fortune Tellers' long and angry lecture to the audience symbolize? Support your answer with specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

What role does compassion have in the play? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

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