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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what industry does George work?

2. Coach says he wants to _______________________.

3. Why was George's son institutionalized?

4. What are the men doing as Act 2 begins?

5. George listened to Coach and not _____________ when making the decision about his son.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Regret seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of regret? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two themes about loss in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Inge use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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