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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 Nick suggest Murray do before Child Welfare comes?
2. At the end of Act 1, Part 2 someone exits without anyone noticing. Who is it?
3. Why doesn't Nick go to school?
4. When Murray sits on the swivel chair, where does Sandra sit?
5. Where does Murray live?
Short Essay Questions
1. Murray tells Albert that he quit <i>The Chuckles the Chipmunk Show</i>. What reasons does Murray give Albert for quitting the show?
2. What is the "situation" at school that Nick needs to discuss with Murray?
3. What does Leo suggest Murray include in the show?
4. What does Arnold tell Murray is the one thing that really bothers Murray and that is his problem?
5. Sandra starts sobbing about a lot of different things that are frustrating her about her job and her life. Describe some of the things that she is crying about to Murray at the end of Act 1, Part 3.
6. Why does Arnold come to Murray's apartment in Act 3, Part 1?
7. Describe what is happening at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2.
8. 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?
9. Describe what Arnold's office looks like.
10. When Sandra tells Murray she isn't sure if he is independent or selfish, how does Murray reply?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of the bonds of family is used in a different ways in A Thousand Clowns. Discuss the ways this theme is used and between which people it is most apparent. How does this theme affect each character in the play? Are only blood relatives involved? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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