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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the setting in Act 2's symbolism ironic?

2. What does Claire ask Harry to do when she goes downstairs?

3. Who tells Claire about the dinner guest?

4. During the embrace, what complaint does one character make about the others who have left the room?

5. Which character says he or she is perfectly happy with the role society has dictated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is the play titled, "The Verge"? The main characters are on the verge of what? The greenhouse plants are on the verge of what? Society is on the verge of what?

Essay Topic 2

Who or what is the main antagonist in the play? Does the protagonist overcome the antagonist?

Essay Topic 3

Why is Claire so unwilling or unable to show love to her daughter, Elizabeth? Do you believe Elizabeth was raised by Adelaide because there was too much tension between Claire and Elizabeth, or is there tension between Claire and Elizabeth because Elizabeth was raised by Adelaide?

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