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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Evans contemplate at the beginning of Act 5?

2. What does Marsden say he almost told Nina in Act 6?

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

4. Who says, "Now, well, at least I've improved. I'm not afraid of my own shadow anymore"?

5. What event is taking place in Act 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characteristics of Nina and Madeline. How are they alike? How are they different? How do they each feel about Gordon?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motifs and symbols in Strange Interlude. Define these terms in your answer. How do these motifs and symbols help to inform the themes of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Interlude." How does this theme manifest in Strange Interlude? Where is this title phrase used in the play? What does it describe?

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