View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jerry talks about being with ladies, he says that most of them wouldn't be caught in the same room with a _______.

2. Where will Peter learn about this information in question 7?

3. Jerry never sees ladies more than _______.

4. What does Jerry do every once in awhile?

5. What does Jerry tell Peter will happen to him if he uses a pipe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How much does Peter make at his job per year?

2. How does Peter respond when Jerry asks how much money he makes?

3. What is Jerry's explanation for how he has arrived at the park?

4. What happened to Jerry's mother eventually?

5. Where does Peter incorrectly assume that Jerry lives?

6. What does Jerry ask about Peter's daughters? What is Peter's response.

7. What does Jerry do when he realizes he has upset Peter? How does Peter respond?

8. How many times does Jerry repeat the process as described in #41?

9. How does Peter feel as Jerry is speaking to him?

10. What does Jerry talk about after telling Peter why he went to the zoo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jerry tells Peter he does not have to listen.

Part 1) To what does he not have to listen?

Part 2) What larger meaning might Jerry have for this statement?

Part 3) Why does Peter, and the audience, feel compelled to stay and listen?

Essay Topic 2

Jerry seems to have troubles staying focused during his conversations with Peter. He interrupts a lot and he tends to avoid parts of the conversation that don't interest him. Why do you think Jerry does this? Why would Jerry talk only of himself and not want to listen to someone else? What could Peter have done to help Jerry engage more in a conversation?

Essay Topic 3

While Jerry seems slightly out of his mind for most of the play, his planning of how to kill the dog is rather complicated. What do you think this says about Jerry? Does this precise planning indicate that he is of sound mind? Do you think the Jerry feels guilty about his actions? Why or why not?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 593 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample