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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nick brings a bowl of what into the room?

2. How does Leo try to prove to Nick that his material is funny?

3. When Leo came back a week after Murray quit offering him his job back, what song did Murray start singing?

4. Nick tells Sandra is welcome to use the phone to call whom?

5. Where did Sandra buy the new bedspreads?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of selfishness shown in this play? Discuss the characters that are most affected by this theme and explain the way they are affected.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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