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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Doug think the police will find what they are looking for at the massage parlor?

2. What does Curt think he will be charged with in Act 2, Scene 6?

3. What does Sandy tell Curt about what had been broken at the party at her apartment?

4. Why does Beth feel the way that she does about Curt's childhood?

5. In Act 2, Scene 6, Curt knows he is in trouble. What is his plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is there evidence in the play to support Doug's feeling that Heather might be faking her interest in him?

2. What does Beth tell Curt in Act 2, Scene 3, that he needs to do regarding his childhood? Is there any evidence from the play to support her suggestion?

3. How does Curt upset Sandy in Act 1, Scene 8? Is there evidence in the same scene that Curt's intentions weren't to hurt her?

4. In Act 2, Scene 4, Doug is very upset about the possibility of people being arrested during the raid at he massage parlor. What are the reasons for his feelings?

5. Is there evidence in the play to support the idea that Curt's stealing may be related to his past?

6. How does Sandy react when Beth arrives at Curt's apartment and finds her there? Have examples from Act 2, Scene 1, support your answer.

7. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does Doug encourage Curt?

8. What about Sandy's personality makes her horrified at Curt stealing the money? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

9. In Act 2, Scene 6, when does Curt realize he has made a terrible mistake?

10. At the end of Act 1, Scene 8, what made Sandy change her mind about letting Curt help her find a new job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Curt and Beth have a confrontation after Beth finds Curt alone with Sandy. Beth doesn't understand why Curt can talk to Sandy but not to her.

1. Why does Curt feel that he can't talk to Beth? What attracted Curt to Beth in the first place? Was money always an issue? Use examples from the play to support.

2. Is Curt right in his beliefs that If you are poor as a child, you are destined to be poor as an adult? Why or why not? Do the characters in the play seem to support Curt's beliefs? Use examples to support.

3. How would the play have changed if Beth hadn't been included? Is her character important to the theme and impact of the play as a whole? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Curt and Doug are partners. At the beginning of the play, Curt is the strong one of the duo and is understanding of Doug's irresponsible ways. By the end, Doug is supporting Curt and understanding of his mistakes, telling him to get his life together before he ruins it completely.

1. What makes Doug grow up and take over Curt's responsible role? Use examples from the play to support.

2. A year later, Doug seems to still be helping Curt along. Why was Curt never able to return to his original role of being the strong one in the relationship? Have examples from the play to support.

3. What has helped Doug remain strong and supportive and able to help Curt through his tough time? Why didn't he stay irresponsible? Use examples from the play to support.

Essay Topic 3

Curt keeps insisting that Sandy find a new job even though she keeps telling him that she is happy being a prostitute.

1. Curt doesn't insist that any of the other characters find a new job. What about Sandy makes Curt feel compelled to help her?

2. If Sandy had had a wealthy upbringing like Beth and was still a prostitute, would Curt still feel so compelled to help her?

3. What is Curt's subconscious reasoning behind his insistence that Sandy find a new career? Have examples to support.

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