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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sloane ask Ed for in regard to his moving in?

2. How does Kemp say they "identify" Sloane?

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

4. Why does Kath go to the Register office?

5. What does Ed say "put him in the way to success"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does violence change the nature of the play? Are these characters to be seen as funny, or dangerous, or both? How do previous productions portrayed these characters? Which methods are the most effective? Which does Orton approve of?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How is Joe Orton's own life reflected in Entertaining Mr Sloane? What figures in the play relate to his personal life? How?

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