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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. For what reason does Cynthia say that Brucie always comes to see her on Thursdays?
2. Which Democratic candidate does Brucie say he supports for the upcoming 2000 presidential primary?
3. In what decade of life is Brucie in the year 2000?
4. Toward whom does Stan repeatedly make unrequited romantic advances?
5. Who does Jessie threaten to beat up during Act 1, Scene 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Chris mean when he says, "A man gotta have one vice that keeps him hungry" (30), and how is his choice of vice different from his father Brucie's?
2. How does Jason feel about his relationship with his mom Tracey in 2000?
3. Why does Stan say that his work injury had been the best thing to ever happen to him?
4. How does the theme of silence appear within the conversation that Jason and Chris have about college?
5. Explain the different reactions of Chris and Jason to their respective post-prison stresses.
6. 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?
7. What is Nottage's purpose in depicting Stan and Tracey as having been involved sexually before they became friends?
8. What event causes the first rift within Chris's and Jason's friendship in February of 2000?
9. Why does Cynthia decide to pursue the open management position at Olstead's?
10. During the conversation about the open management position, how does Cynthia and Tracey's relationship experience a noticeable shift?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the effects of stress on the play's characters and the coping methods each character uses to deal with emotional turmoil. Which characters' methods are effective, which are ineffective, and how do these varying levels of efficiency affect the messages sent by the play?
Essay Topic 2
Thoroughly analyze the climax of the play and discuss its intended effects on the audience.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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