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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is the hack judged so harshly by his girl's family?
2. What is one of the rewards Sam can expect for fighting in the war?
3. Who does Fatt ask to stop the talkative Voice?
4. What factors limit Dr. Barnes' employment options?
5. Why does the Voice correct Fatt's mileage estimate?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A popular song asks what war is good for. War seems to be on everyone's mind and has touched many of the characters. The characters also seem to have a range of opinions about war. What seems to be the predominant attitude of characters in the play and why? Whose attitudes seem most in alignment with each other and whose attitudes differ the most? What are the primary benefits of war to the characters and why? What about the detriments?
Essay Topic 2
The contributions of extended family members are critical to the survival of Florence and Sid's families. How would Florence's family change had she ignored Irv's insistence that she not get married? What are your thoughts about Florence's rights to her own life?
Essay Topic 3
Spying is argued as both honorable and despicable in two scenes in the play. How is it that the same act can be interpreted in very different, sometimes opposite ways? In this play, what gives spying its honor? In what ways is it unacceptable to some? What does deception do to the deceiver and the deceived? What are your thoughts about the decisions that Clayton and Miller made about spying?
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