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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. Who was the owner of the Fireside Bar at the time that Matthew Shepard was killed?

2. What local reporter refers to the influx of journalists as predators in Act 2?

3. Who is the leader of the Mormon Church in Laramie in The Laramie Project?

4. What verdict did the jury reach in the case of Aaron McKinney for the charge of aggravated robbery?

5. Who states in “Moment: Departure” of Act 3 that Doc O’Connor asked him if he wanted to ghostwrite a book about the event?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the citizens of Laramie feel about the arrival of the media? How do they respond to the trial?

2. How is the genre of docudrama defined?

3. What is the Society for Human Rights? When was it established?

4. What regrets do the citizens of Laramie express in Act 2?

5. What takes place in the beginning of Act 3?

6. What sentencing does Russell Henderson receive in Act 3?

7. What internal conflict does Jedadiah present in “Moment: Live and Let Live” of Act 2?

8. What is the objective of the Reverend Fred Phelps in the play?

9. How is the phrase “Live and let live” used for contrast in the play?

10. What internal conflicts are evident in the citizens of Laramie in the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Discuss the theme of homosexuality in the play and how it relates to the events surrounding Matthew Shepard. Do you think that people today are more accepting of the gay community? Why or why not? Is acceptance based upon location?

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