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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Carol say she was the night before in Act 2?

2. How long does Lady say that Val has worked at the store in Act 3?

3. Who enters sobbing in Act 3 Scene 3?

4. Why does Lady say she left the money in the cash box?

5. What does Val tell Lady he's planning on doing in Act 3 Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the story of the birds told to Lady by Val in the play. What does this story symbolize? What foreshadowing is within this story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of individuality versus repression in Orpheus Descending. Which characters are considered non-conventional? Which characters represent a conventional or repressed viewpoint?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the component of racism in Orpheus Descending. How does it play a role in the action of the play? How does the element of race lend in defining certain characters?

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