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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 word refers to that made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous?

2. Aretha is questioned about her marital status to whom in scene "C" of "Open House"?

3. Who defied her boss' efforts to get her to speak properly in scene "A" of "Snails"?

4. What man does Aretha tell to be patient in scene "A" of "Open House"?

5. What does Mrs. Smith ask her children if they'd like in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "An Equation for Black People Onstage," what does Parks urge the reader to reconsider?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What action takes place between Lucius and Mare in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

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

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

10. What proposition does Lucius present in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"? What did a woman at church criticize him for?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the themes, characters and actions in the short play "Third Kingdom." What is the setting of this play?

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