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

Short Answer Questions

1. Joe say Kate has been talking _____________ for three and a half years?

2. How does George describe his father to Ann?

3. What animal does Mr. Marcy resemble, according to Chris?

4. According to Frank, why could Larry not have died on November 25th?

5. In what type of investment did Steve Deever lose a lot of money?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chris Keller is a surrogate for Arthur Miller in this play, since his idealism and world view reflect the message of Miller's play. His debates with Joe are Miller's debates with the world. Write an essay on the topic of Chris as a surrogate for the playwright, citing three messages Miller intends to get across and how Chris projects them.

Essay Topic 2

Two characters that never actually appear onstage are central drivers of action in All My Sons. Write an essay on the effect that these two characters have on the plot of the play, citing conversations that other characters have regarding them.

Essay Topic 3

What is Arthur Miller's attitude toward America after the Second World War? Does he believe there is any hope that it can retain its ideals? Use three examples from the text of All My Sons to justify your understanding of Miller's world view?

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