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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. What time is it as the first scene opens?
2. Who enters while Sandra and Murray have their polite conversation?
3. Who is Margo?
4. What has Murray avoided from the Child Welfare?
5. What is the name of Nick's plastic hula dancer?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the "situation" at school that Nick needs to discuss with Murray?
2. Why does Sandra consider herself not to be a leader?
3. In the opening of Act 2, Part 1 Murray has three different phone calls. Describe each of them.
4. When Sandra tells Murray that "this morning" she thought he was going to go get a job, what does Murray start talking about?
5. Describe the last scene before the curtains close on the final act.
6. Describe Leo's appearance as he enters Murray's apartment.
7. Describe Leo.
8. Why does Murray want Arnold to get angry?
9. Describe Murray's morning routine.
10. As the curtain goes up at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1, what is Murray doing?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How is foreshadowing used in this play? Describe and discuss specific examples of foreshadowing in A Thousand Clowns.
Essay Topic 2
Herb Gardner does a fine job of developing the character of Murray Burns. Describe in detail the characterization of Murray Burns from the start of the play to the end of the play. Make sure to include details about Murray's physical characteristics, his actions, his reactions, and even perhaps what his thoughts may be. Include specific examples from the play.
Essay Topic 3
A Thousand Clowns was nominated for a Tony award for Best Play in 1963. Describe what elements in the story make it a good candidate for a successful play. Why? Also discuss elements that might not be as good or desirable and why you feel this way. Would you want to see a play like this on Broadway? Why or why not?
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