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

Short Answer Questions

1. How large of a range does the singer Alexa scammed have?

2. Why does Wyler call the young violinist?

3. Who does Wyler say Alexa is supposed to be meeting with in Act 1, Scene 7?

4. Who does Wyler ask Kaden about in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Where does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of art imitating life is prevalent in the play. How is this theme depicted? How is this theme important to the play? What characters are involved in this theme's development? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 2

The climax of the play occurs when Skunk attacks Wyler outside of the newsstand. Why does Skunk attach Wyler? How is this event the climax of the play? What occurs after Skunk attacks Wyler? What events does this attack put into motion? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

Essay Topic 3

There are several references to the role and job of the writer in the play. According to the characters in the play, what is the role of the writer? According to the playwright, what is the role of the writer? Are these viewpoints similar or different? Why is the writer important or not important? Use specific examples from the text in the response.

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