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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the lighting in this jail cell scene make clear through its frightening blasts of red and other psychedelic colors?

2. Sam says he cannot make that happen. What does Henry do?

3. How do the stage directions describe Henry's discussion of Waldo' virtues?

4. What is happening to Henry in this scene?

5. The scene fades and Sam is doing what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war in Vietnam was fought in large part by young black men who were unable to buy their way out of or otherwise evade the draft. These black soldiers were, in essence, enslaved by the army to fight, and while many white draftees were able to escape from military service.

Part 1) How do the playwrights, whether intentionally or unintentionally, parallel this knowledge in the play?

Part 2) Compare the Vietnam War to the wars mentioned in the play.

Part 3) How might Henry have reacted to this knowledge about the Vietnam War? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Despite his belief in freedom, however, Henry shows himself to be enslaved to Waldo's thoughts and ideas.

Part 1) Who is Waldo?

Part 2) Why does Henry want to be like Waldo?

Part 3) Give an example of Henry reflecting Waldo's views.

Essay Topic 3

Williams greatly admires Henry.

Part 1) What does he want to do, because he so admires Henry?

Part 2) How does Henry react to this?

Part 3) Why might be the reason for why Williams wanted to honor Henry in this way?

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