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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 do before leaving the apartment?

2. What kind of atmosphere does Murray state that Sandra has started to get rid of in his apartment?

3. Who offered Murray the job for a quiz show?

4. What does Leo give Nick?

5. Where was Murray when he forgot what day it was?

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

How is foreshadowing used in this play? Describe and discuss specific examples of foreshadowing in A Thousand Clowns.

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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