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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does George compare when he suggests Nick throw her over his shoulder?

2. As George talks about his "second novel," where does he suggest the Midwestern lover begin to "poke around" with each other?

3. What type of weapon does Martha call herself when Nick says she hurt him?

4. Where is Honey sleeping at the end of Act 2?

5. Where does George say he picked the flowers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Repetition of phrases is a central component of Albee's writing. Write an essay about the purpose of this repetition. Defend your position with paragraphs about the following repeated phrases:

Part 1) Snap

Part 2)Truth and Illusion

Part 3) She's slim-hipped

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about George's unpublished book. How has George taken a real event from his life, fictionalized it, and then recreated it in has life as a separate event? What does this say about him as a character?

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning of the song "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Use specific instances in the play when it is used by characters, and examine why they sing it. Use these instances to justify your thesis as to the song's meaning.

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