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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick show Murray that has his new name on it?

2. When Murray sees the apartment, who does he say he's been attacked by?

3. When Sandra asks Nick if he likes the redecorating, what does Nick say about the apartment?

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

5. What did Murray do on the day that Leo last visited his apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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