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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 the patient in the expensive private room in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What does Ferguson note about Dorothy as she drifts off to sleep?

3. Why does Dr. Hochberg call Hudson insane?

4. Who is the elderly doctor with whom Dr. Hochberg speaks?

5. Who enters the room as Barbara is preparing the insulin injection?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Mary play in the situation in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. How does the author show what could happen to Ferguson by revealing Levine's situation?

3. How is Laura's behavior in Act 3 so out of character for her?

4. How is Laura positioned in the operating room?

5. Why is Laura so upset that Ferguson has to break their party plans for the evening?

6. What can now be inferred about what happened between Barbara and Ferguson after the end of Act 1?

7. What is the dramatic point that is illuminated in Act 3?

8. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 1 of MEN IN WHITE?

9. Why do Ferguson and Laura argue on the phone at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

10. How does the author introduce the character of Laura into the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

MEN IN WHITE is set in the 1930s during the time of the Great Depression in America. What impact did this factor have on the author? What impact did this factor have on the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Inner conflict takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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