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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is out when Dysart arrives at Alan's family home?

2. Who is the girl that had a nervous breakdown?

3. When is Dysart going over to Alan's family's house?

4. What does Dysart describe Frank as?

5. Who are the victims in the ritual killings in the dream?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Alan done that has caused him to be a part of the mental hospital?

2. What is the next trick Dysart wants to use with Alan?

3. What is Frank's reaction to Alan's encounter with the horse?

4. What happens when Jill and Alan are sitting in the theatre?

5. What does Dysart want to do for Alan?

6. What does Frank think about TV?

7. Why does Dysart tell Dora not to come visit Alan anymore?

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

9. How did Dora encourage the love of horses in Alan?

10. Describe the opening scene of the play.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The way Frank speaks in this play is very compelling, and almost numbing. This specific character seems to offer more than what the viewer can see in his actions.

Part 1: List three different phrases the Frank uses repetitively in this play.

Part 2: Why do you think the author made Frank speak in the way that he does?

Part 3: What are your impressions of Frank from the way he speaks? What kind of person does Frank seem to be?

Essay Topic 2

The first time Alan encounters a horse is a memorable event for him. The Horseman helps Alan discover his love and longing for the animals.

Part 1: Why is this moment so important for Alan? What causes this moment to follow Alan the rest of his life?

Part 2: Why does Frank become so angry about this meeting with the Horseman? What does he do in response?

Part 3: What do you think of the Horseman? What does he seem to represent in Alan's life?

Essay Topic 3

The relationships between father and son or father figure and son figure are also scrutinized.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between Alan and his father. How would you categorize it - happy, sad, unhealthy, etc.? Support your answer.

Part 2: Describe the relationship between Alan and Dysart. How would you categorize it - good, bad, balanced, etc.? Support your answer.

Part 3: Do you think Alan and Dysart view themselves in a father and son sort of relationship? Why or why not?

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