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

Short Answer Questions

1. What weapon does Wall take out on Pavlo?

2. What does Pavlo say Kress's uncle was executed for?

3. In Act 2, Part 1, what is the marching song about?

4. What do Pavlo and Mickey say about Georgia?

5. What do the two Vietnamese who find Parham first do to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pavlo's wish to become "bone" is repeated twice in this short play. Theorize on the metaphorical implications of these two moments, comparing the similarities and differences between them and finally giving explanation as to the importance of these two situations occurring for Pavlo's character.

Essay Topic 2

Identify, connect, and examine all elements of foreshadowing you can find in this play, not excluding these subjects: A) Pavlo's death (2x's) B) Pavlo's failure with women C) Pavlo's helplessness. Combine all moments of foreshadowing and use them to make your own opinions about Rabe's style and use of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

We see how both aspects to Pavlo's character, his innocence and his fear of helplessness, lead him to a re-definition of identity. Explain this is a thematically relevant aspect to his story using examples from the play.

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