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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. Murray lives above what?
2. What brand of coffee do Sandra and Murray drink?
3. How many months has Murray been out of work?
4. How old is Nick?
5. When Albert comes to the door, how do Murray and Sandra know he is there?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the "situation" at school that Nick needs to discuss with Murray?
2. How does Sandra's demeanor change after the doorbell rings at Murray's apartment and she hears that Albert is at the door?
3. When Murray's sister, Elaine, showed up at his apartment, what things did she bring with her?
4. Describe some of the people and experiences that Murray has during his "apology spree."
5. Why does Murray want Arnold to get angry?
6. What does Arnold tell Murray is the one thing that really bothers Murray and that is his problem?
7. While Albert and Sandra are having their private conversation, Murray is doing peculiar things while he waits. Describe what Murray is doing to keep himself occupied while he waits for Albert and Sandra.
8. What does the conversation consist of between Nick and Sandra in the beginning of Act 2, Part 3?
9. Describe Arnold.
10. Why does Albert think Nick should leave the room?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Who is your favorite character in A Thousand Clowns? What elements does this character bring to the story? If this character were not in the play, how would things be different? What might remain the same if this character didn't exist?
Essay Topic 2
Murray's character develops and changes throughout the play. Describe the process of Murray's character development beginning with Act 1 and working your way through Act 3. What instances in Murray's "journey" affect him as a character? What other characters help shape Murray into a different person? Murray doesn't change in every way. What personal characteristics remain the same? Why?
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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