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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Alan say Nugget is?

2. What isn't destructive, according to Hesther?

3. Who disappeared from Jill's life?

4. Dysart says he needs a way of seeing ________.

5. What does Dysart put on Alan to calm him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea of making Alan normal seems to be the direction of the therapy and of the play itself.

Part 1: How is normal defined in this play by Dysart?

Part 2: How would Alan's parents each define normal?

Part 3: Do you think 'normal' is a realistic goal? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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