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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 does Murray complain about after opening the blinds?
2. How tall is Nick's plastic hula dancer?
3. Who warns Murray that "those people don't kid around"?
4. What does Arnold leave as he enters?
5. What does Murray say he always takes in his martini?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens during Murray's lunch with Jimmy Sloan?
2. What type of game do Murray and Nick play while Albert and Sandra are at the apartment?
3. Describe Albert.
4. What does Arnold tell Murray is the one thing that really bothers Murray and that is his problem?
5. When Sandra tells Murray she isn't sure if he is independent or selfish, how does Murray reply?
6. 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.
7. What does Leo tell Murray it feels like to flop in front of the children during the show?
8. When Murray calls Margo, what message does she tell Margo to relate to Arnold?
9. When Nick enters from the bathroom, what does Leo present to him?
10. Murray tells Albert that he quit <i>The Chuckles the Chipmunk Show</i>. What reasons does Murray give Albert for quitting the show?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
The character, Sandra, brings a feminine quality to the play overrun by male characters, and she brings her own feelings of loneliness, insecurity, and doubt along with her. Describe Sandra's character in detail and explain reasons for her personality traits. Is she a needed character in the play? Why or why not? How would the play be different if Sandra's character was a male? Do you think it was a wise decision on the part of Herb Gardner to include a lone female character? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Murray would be considered the protagonist in the play, A Thousand Clowns. Name at least two characters in the play that are antagonists and explain how they cause conflict. Cite specific examples from the play.
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