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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. Why doesn't Murray wake Sandra?
2. What does Albert call Sandra in their private conversation?
3. Who is Margo?
4. How many days does Murray have before he has to appear before the Board?
5. How much does Murray say the double features cost at the movie theater?
Short Essay Questions
1. After Sandra leaves and Murray rushes to the door to open it and Sandra is still on the other side, what changes with their interaction after the door opens?
2. What happened to the stuff that Elaine brought by?
3. Why doesn't Nick have a name and how did Murray decide to call the child Nick?
4. When Nick enters from the bathroom, what does Leo present to him?
5. Why does Arnold come to Murray's apartment in Act 3, Part 1?
6. When Murray calls Margo, what message does she tell Margo to relate to Arnold?
7. After Albert and Sandra sit back down with Murray what types of questions do they ask about Nick?
8. What is Leo's breakdown for the time allotment with his show?
9. Describe some of the funny parts of Leo's routine that Nick doesn't think is funny.
10. What happens during Murray's lunch with Jimmy Sloan?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Because Murray has been raising Nick for the past seven years, what habits and characteristics of Murray have rubbed off on Nick? Do you think Murray or Nick acts more like the adult in most situations? Why do you think this and why do you think it's that way? Do you think Murray is glad for the opportunity of raising his nephew? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
The Child Welfare agent, Albert, comes across as stuffy in the play. He takes his job seriously and doesn't really look for the good in some people. Why do you think Albert's nature is important in the play, A Thousand Clowns? Explain your reasoning and how you think the play would have been different if Albert had been more like Sandra.
Essay Topic 3
In the play, A Thousand Clowns, characters mask their insecurities in specific ways. Name three characters from the play that put on a mask of protection. Discuss each character in detail. What do they do to protect themselves from the outside world? Are the methods each of these characters use always effective? Why or why not?
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