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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who talked to Alan about the biological details of the answer to #48?
(a) Dora and Frank together
(b) Frank
(c) Dora
(d) No one

2. What did Frank hear coming from Alan's bedroom?
(a) Music
(b) Chanting
(c) Crying
(d) Singing

3. What language is 'Equus' from?
(a) Latin
(b) Roman
(c) Indian
(d) Greek

4. Where does Dalton think Alan should be?
(a) At home
(b) In prison
(c) in the stable
(d) In the hospital

5. Finally, what does Alan answer to Dysart's question about where he first encountered a horse?
(a) In a dream
(b) On a beach
(c) In a forest
(d) In a book

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Dysart removed from his position in the dream?

2. What is Dysart wearing in his dream?

3. What did this rider in #43 call the daily ride?

4. What subject does Dysart ask Dora and Frank about in regards to what they talked to Alan about?

5. Who is standing at the foot of Alan's bed as he is dreaming?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Alan tells Equus there will be no more?

2. How does Alan react to Nugget as he is grooming him?

3. What does Dysart tell Alan after Alan has told him about the scene in the stable?

4. Describe the opening scene of the play.

5. What happens when someone rides Equus, according to Alan?

6. Describe Alan and Dalton's first meeting.

7. Who does Dysart blame for some of his current self doubts?

8. What is the reasoning for Alan's choice of King John as his favorite king of England?

9. What is the horseman's response to Franks' reaction?

10. Why does Alan have troubles performing with Jill?

(see the answer keys)

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