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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. How old is Clara?

2. Which character is African American?

3. Who says, "So the Cossack leaves his sword and you return it"?

4. How old is Nat?

5. Nat says he does not tell lies but what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Clara's namesake? How did she come to be named this?

2. What is Clara's frustration with Nat?

3. How does Midge try to stop the Cowboy from hurting Nat?

4. Describe the character of Clara. How is she dressed? How old is she?

5. Describe the setting in Act 1.

6. Who is Laurie? What does she look like? What does she carry with her? How does she interact with the protagonists?

7. What is Nat's reaction to being mugged by Gilley? Why?

8. What does Midge have of the Cowboy's? What does he view it as?

9. What is Midge's fear about his job? Why?

10. What does Nat do at the end of the play? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ending scene of I'm Not Rappaport is an "open ending." What does this mean? Where do you believe the characters will end up after the curtain falls? Supply textual evidence to support your claim.

Essay Topic 2

Define the terms symbolism, metaphor, motif, and allegory. How are these literary devices employed in I'm Not Rappaport? Use examples for each.

Essay Topic 3

What are the differences in beliefs and ideals that Nat and Midge have on romance, love, and sex? What are the similarities?

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