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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Souris say to Makak when he leaves?

2. To whom does Moustique apologize?

3. Who stabs the Corporal?

4. Why does someone tell Makak to hurry after Tigre's death?

5. Who taunts the Corporal after he begs for forgiveness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Walcott uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire play. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular story?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think Walcott includes the confrontation between the Corporal and Tigre? What purpose does the scene serve? Do you think the reader would have had just as thorough an understanding of the characters without this description of events?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the development of the relationship between Makak and Moustique? What do you think cements their friendship together? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

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