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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Dr. Barnes feel about the way the board treats Benjamin?
2. What is the mood at the end of Scene 4?
3. From what location does the Voice challenge Clayton?
4. What do Fatt's men do to the Voice?
5. What is the setting of Scene 6?
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 first character introduced in the play is Fatt, who is described a certain way. Discuss the symbolic meaning for this character's name and appearance in relation to the situations in the play. Compare and contrast Fatt with Joe. How do you imagine Joe to look, and why use the name Joe? Whom do these two characters stand for? Who is the protagonist? The antagonist? What evidence supports your claims?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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