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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Toomey tell Epstein to take from him?
2. How does Rowena react when Eugene visits her again?
3. Who does Toomey say Epstein must report to his army superiors?
4. What punishment does Epstein give Toomey?
5. Who discovered two members of the regiment having oral sex in the bathroom?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Two of the main characters in the play are Jewish, and throughout the play, there are instances of anti-Semitism. Discuss anti-Semitism in the play.
1) Why does Eugene not stand up for Epstein when he is the victim of antisemitic comments? Why is Epstein more often a victim than Eugene?
2) Why does Toomey say that he won't tolerate anti-Semitic comments among his men? Is Toomey antisemitic or not?
3) What is the significance of the incident when two soldiers beat up Epstein in the restroom? Why does it happen, and what does it mean to Epstein? How does hearing about it affect Eugene?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss homosexuality in the play.
1) How do the soldiers view homosexuality, and why? Why do they use homosexuality as an insult?
2) Why does Eugene suspect Epstein is gay, and why does this make him reluctant to become close to Epstein? Why are the other soldiers quick to think that Eugene might be right?
3) Does Hennessey's experience as a homosexual man in the army change how he reacts to the other soldiers and instances of bigotry? What is the army's reaction to homosexuality, and why?
Essay Topic 3
One of Eugene's primary goals is to become a writer. Discuss this goal.
1) What qualities does a writer have? Does Eugene possess these qualities? How does Eugene's writing change over the course of the play?
2) Why does Eugene want to be a writer? Why is this an important goal?
3) What does it mean to be a writer? What does being a writer demand from Eugene?
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