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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. What does Stan say he had respected about Olstead's method of running the factory that none of the newer managers use?

2. Who has moved away from Reading, Pennsylvania in order to open a bed-and-breakfast?

3. At what kind of factory does Brucie work?

4. In what decade of life is Brucie in the year 2000?

5. What name does Jason call Chris at the end of their conversation about college?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the different reactions of Chris and Jason to their respective post-prison stresses.

2. During the conversation about the open management position, how does Cynthia and Tracey's relationship experience a noticeable shift?

3. What is the author's purpose in using Tracey's character to express racist views directly to Oscar, rather than using a character like Jessie?

4. What does Evan mean when he tells Chris that "the river keeps flowing" (9)?

5. How does Jason feel about his relationship with his mom Tracey in 2000?

6. Why does Cynthia decide to pursue the open management position at Olstead's?

7. How does the theme of silence appear within the conversation that Jason and Chris have about college?

8. How is the theme of racial tension presented by the playwright before any dialogue is even spoken?

9. What event causes the first rift within Chris's and Jason's friendship in February of 2000?

10. How does invisibility play a role in Scenes 1 and 2 of Act One?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of addiction with Lynn Nottage's play Sweat. What messages is she sending about the nature of addiction?

Essay Topic 2

What is the central purpose of this play? What response do you think Lynn Nottage wants from her audience? How does each character support her purpose? Write an essay exploring these questions.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of family within the play Sweat. What types of family relationships are represented and how does Lynn Nottage use their variety to inform many of the play's themes?

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