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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marsden say he hopes for in Act 8?

2. What has Nina named her baby?

3. Why does Marsden say he's leaving in Act 6?

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

5. Who says, "Think of what Sam's made us go through! Think of how he's made us suffer!" in Act 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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