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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. From what era does Warren have memorabilia in his suitcase?

2. Whom does Warren want to invite over to Dennis's apartment?

3. According to Dennis, he is providing what kind of memories to all of his friends?

4. What kind of gluel does Warren suggest they use on the damaged object?

5. As the play opens, who owes money to whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Warren's conflict with his father reveal about their relationship?

2. Describe Valerie's clay sculpture and what it may convey in terms of Dennis and Warren's relationship.

3. What is in the backpack Warren shows Dennis, and how is it significant?

4. What is Warren's history with women, according to Dennis?

5. What does Dennis mean when he says he is a "one-man youth culture" and why is it significant?

6. What does Dennis mean when he says that instead of letting people freak him out, he freaks them out?

7. What is the nature of Dennis and Warren's friendship?

8. What is significant about the memorabilia in Warren's suitcase?

9. In the first act of "This Is Our Youth," how do Dennis Ziegler and Warren Straub defy stereotype in terms of their lifestyle and background?

10. Describe Dennis's apartment and how the setting is relevant to his character.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of setting in "This Is Our Youth." When and Where does the play take place? What is the significance of the setting?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Jessica and Warren's relationship with their relationships with their families.

Essay Topic 3

Choose 4 props, and discuss their significance in the play. What meaning do they have for the characters? How do they propel the plot forward?

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