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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. To whom does Mr. Sergeant Smith address a letter in scene "C" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

2. Where is Lucius planning to go in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

3. What is shown onstage in the opening of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

4. Who is speaking in scene "D" of "Snails"?

5. How many speakers are featured in the short play "Third Kingdom"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What imagery opens the play "Open House"? What characters are present?

2. What stylistic techniques does Parks describe using in her works in "Elements of Style"?

3. What metaphor is central in the play "Open House"?

4. What opening statement defines the essay "An Equation for Black People Onstage"? What does Parks' mean with the statement?

5. How are different styles of language juxtaposed in scene "B" of "Open House"?

6. What apparatus does the Naturalist describe in scene "B" of "Snails"?

7. What is the relationship like between the younger and older Smiths in "Greeks (or the Slugs)"? How does this relate to other plays in the collection?

8. In what ways does Parks leave metaphorical interpretation to the audience in "Snails"?

9. In what way did Mr. Sergeant Smith receive his greatest wish in "G" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

10. What image does Mr. Sergeant Smith project in scene "A" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and analyze the principle characters in "Snails." What are the objectives and characteristics of each character?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the staging, setting, and imagery in "Betting on the Dust Commander." In past productions of the work, how is the set and lighting described? What notes does the playwright give?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between Icarus and Mr. Sergeant Smith in "Greeks (or the Slugs)." In what ways are these tragic heroes similar?

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