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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. Where did The Laramie Project initially open?
2. When did James Byrd, Jr. die?
3. Where was Matthew Shepard beaten and raped during a high school trip, causing him to experience depression and panic attacks?
4. The author of the Introduction to The Laramie Project writes: “There are moments in history when a particular event brings the various ideologies and beliefs prevailing in a culture into sharp focus. At these junctures event becomes a” what, of sorts?
5. What is the name of the sect that had a standoff with the FBI and AFT in Waco, Texas?
Short Essay Questions
1. When was The Laramie Project adapted to film? Where was it first presented?
2. What is the text of The Laramie Project based upon the transcripts of?
3. How does Moisés Kaufman’s homeland view his works?
4. Who makes statements in “Moment: Finding Matthew Shepard”?
5. How was Matthew Shepard discovered? Where was he taken?
6. How are the religious views in Laramie depicted in “Moment: The Word” in Act 1?
7. How is the crime against Matthew Shepard described in the Introduction?
8. How did the research begin on The Laramie Project? What role did the members of the theater company play?
9. Who speaks in the introduction to Act 1? What is established in this opening?
10. Where did Matthew Shepard die? Who was charged with his murder?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Reverend Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church. When was the Westboro Baptist Church formed? Is it recognized as a place of worship in the United States? What nations have banned protests from members of the Westboro Baptist Church? What does Phelps represent in The Laramie Project?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss how contrast and juxtaposition are used as tools in Epic Theater. In what ways did Brecht employ these elements? How does his use compare to the use of juxtaposition in The Laramie Project?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and analyze character list of The Laramie Project. How many of the characters in the play are actual residents of Laramie? Who are the Tectonic Theater Project members? How are the characters described?
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