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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the dog treat Jerry after everything that happened?

2. Where does Jerry say all the policemen are?

3. What happens soon after he has done this to the dog?

4. What does Jerry smile and do?

5. What does Peter call Jerry?

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 and Peter's roles are reversed at the end of the play.

Part 1) What causes this role reversal?

Part 2) In what way are their roles reversed?

Part 3) How might this affect Peter for the rest of his life?

Essay Topic 3

At one point, Jerry reminds Peter that he doesn't have to listen to him, that he is free to go whenever he chooses. Why do you think Peter stays to listen anyway? What are three possible reasons for Peter's willingness to stay and listen? What do you think Peter has to gain from listening to Jerry? What do you think Peter wants to learn from Jerry?

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