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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. When Mr. Antrobus tells Mrs. Antrobus that a sign is a storm signal of rain, what does Mrs. Antrobus go to find?

2. Sabina won a beauty contest judged by whom?

3. Mr. Antrobus brought Sabina home after what?

4. What month is it at the beginning of the play?

5. Mr. Antrobus says that they are all covered in what, as the result of Henry's actions with the stone?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who are "people of straw" according to Sabina?

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

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

5. What does Mr. Antrobus say that he used to imagine during the war?

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

7. Why does Mr. Antrobus think that having a doctor in a group of refugees at his house is a good idea?

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

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

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

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 are the three stages in human thought the play represents? What is their importance? Support your answer with examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

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

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