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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ed compare his sister to in Act Two?

2. What does Kath protest to Ed regarding Tommy?

3. Kath says to Ed: "And if you send him away I shall cry like the time _________."

4. What does Sloane take from Kemp when he's alone with him in Act Two?

5. Why does Ed want to speak to Kemp in Act Two?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Sloane "fit in" with his new home and the surrounding characters? How do you react if you enter the world of this play? Do you empathize with any of the characters? Why? Why not?

Essay Topic 2

Why is Kath concerned about her reputation? What is said in regards to this--by Kath, by Ed, by Kemp and by Sloane? What is the hypocrisy of the situation?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Sloane as an antihero. How does he manipulate others to achieve his desires? Does he extol any virtues? What happens if Sloane never arrives?

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