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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arnold tell Leo had happened to the phone?

2. Who is Ralphie?

3. What do we hear at the beginning of Act 2, Part 2?

4. What is Murray carrying as he enters Arnold's office?

5. What has happened to Murray's apartment at the opening of Act 2, Part 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the play, A Thousand Clowns, Nick is in danger of being removed from Murray's care. This is obviously a serious issue and concern for most people, but why do you think the writer, Herb Gardner, took a comedic approach to something that could be so dramatic? What differences would the story have if it were a drama instead of a comedy? Would you have enjoyed the play as much? Which characters would change and which characters would remain the same? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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