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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. What does Dysart try to do when he first meets Alan?

2. Who comforts Dora when she breaks down?

3. What is the word Frank says he's never forgotten?

4. When did Frank witness the event he talks to Dysart about?

5. What is Dysart wearing in his dream?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the opening scene of the play.

2. What does Dysart offer to do as a result of #46?

3. What does Frank think about TV?

4. How did Alan learn to ride Equus/Nugget?

5. What does Jill want to do for their date that night?

6. What are some other ways Alan will change when he is normal?

7. What does Hesther make of the dream that Dysart shares with her?

8. Describe how Nugget reacts to Alan.

9. What does Alan say when he recounts his nonverbal conversation with that first horse?

10. What did Dora let her son do that Frank did not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The relationships between husband and wife are also questioned in this play.

Part 1: Describe the relationship between Dora and Frank.

Part 2: Describe the relationship between Dysart and his wife.

Part 3: What do these relationships seem to say about marriage in general? Does the author seem to be making a statement about love relationships?

Essay Topic 2

Religion is an important part of this play, with symbolism and references throughout the pages.

Part 1: What is the relationship between Alan and religion? How does he feel about it? What does it mean for him?

Part 2: Compare and contrast Alan's parents' feelings about religion and faith.

Part 3: What are Dysart's ideas about faith and religion? How do these affect his understanding of Alan?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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