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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. In what European country did Suzan-Lori Parks spend part of her childhood?

2. What is the name of the exterminator Charlene intends to call in "C" of "Snails"?

3. In scene "B" of "Open House," Aretha speaks of God looking down on whom?

4. Who is worried about how to take care of the dresses of her two dolls in scene "B" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

5. When was the Emancipation Proclamation enacted?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the characters and what do they reveal in the play "Third Kingdom"?

2. What is the central premise of the essay "Possession"? What play was inspired by a dream?

3. What imagery and sounds are depicted in the opening of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

4. 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?

5. Who does the Naturalist describe as needing help in scene "D" of "Snails"?

6. For what subjects and themes is Suzan-Lori Parks well-known?

7. What metaphors can be discerned by Mare's name in "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

8. What news does Molly relate in scene "A" of "Snails"? Who does Charlene describe in the scene?

9. What objectives do Mrs. Smith and Buffy reveal in scene "B" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

10. What does Lucius criticize Mare for doing improperly in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"? What is her criticism of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of assimilation depicted in "Greeks (or the Slugs)." What symbols represent assimilation in the narrative?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the origins, history, and stylistic elements of radio dramas and analyze the character of Miss Miss in "Pickling." How many characters comprise the cast?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolic elements of The America Play and their relationship to one another. How does Abraham Lincoln correlate to the Great Hole of History? Why does the author choose to use this imagery?

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