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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Darrell say he returned from abroad?

2. What does Darrell tell Nina he won't do in Act 5?

3. What does Gordon smash in Act 7?

4. What does Nina leave to do when Evans enters in Act 5?

5. Where has Darrell been doing research?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of "Reverence for the Father" in Strange Interlude. How does this theme apply to Nina? How does it apply to Gordon? To Darrell?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the imagery in the play. Define the terms simile and metaphor, and explain how O'Neill makes use of these in Strange Interlude. How does Nina's speech about the tide reflect this?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Eugene O'Neill's writing style in Strange Interlude. What literary technique made this play unique? How has this technique affected plays, movies and television written since Strange Interlude?

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