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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does David respect tremendously?
2. What does Laurel admit about the weekend?
3. About what is Laurel upset?
4. What has Laurel done?
5. What do Arnold and Ed manage to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. The title of this scene is "Fugue in a Nursery, Codetta." Define the word "codetta" as it applies to music.
2. How do you think a codetta applies to this scene?
3. What do you think the dominant theme of this scene is? Does this relate to the idea of a codetta?
4. If you were a musician, what type of music would you use in this scene (jazz, classical, rock, heavy metal, rap, etc...) Why?
Essay Topic 2
In "The International Stud: Scene 2," the scene opens with Lady Blues completing a song. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. What do you think is the purpose of Lady Blues' character?
2. Some interpretations suggest she serves as a sort of "Greek Chorus." Research the role of a Greek Chorus and explain it and then give your idea as to how Lady Blues might be a sort of Greek Chorus?
3. What sort of mood do her songs establish? Do they foreshadow the mood of the following action?
4. Do you believe Lady Blues adds to the entire work or just distracts from the main action? Explain your rationale.
Essay Topic 3
The second problem in "The International Stud: Scene 1," of which Arnold shares is the fact that he has gone through some betrayals. Discuss the following ideas in a well-developed essay using specific examples both from the text and any research you complete:
1. What is your definition of a betrayal?
2. Discuss a famous incident that you know of or that you research in which someone has betrayed someone else. What were the facts about the situation? Why do you think it occurred? Could the problem have been avoided?
3. Have you been betrayed by a family member or friend? Discuss as much of the situation as you are comfortable to do so and its resolution. Did your relationship change after the betrayal?
4. If you have not felt betrayed by someone in your life and cannot answer question three, discuss whether you have or would be willing to betray someone and for what reasons.
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