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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. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 6?

2. In what country does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

3. What does Susan invite Mick to do?

4. Who appears in the scene and tries to disentangle from a parachute?

5. For what is Susan waiting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author contrast Alice and Susan?

2. How does Act 1, Scene 6 begin?

3. What type of advice does Susan give Alice?

4. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 10?

5. Who is Charleson and what is Susan's purpose for meeting with him?

6. What does Susan tell Alice to tell Brock when he awakens?

7. What is the double meaning of Lazar's statement that he recognizes Susan from somewhere?

8. What is the scope of the conversation between Brock and Darwin regarding Susan's mental health?

9. Why is it possible that Susan has come to see Charleson not for Brock's benefit but to add some excitement to her life?

10. How does Act 1, Scene 7 begin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

PLENTY is a classic story of the search for fulfillment. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Lazar and Brock. What are their roles within the story? What is the trust factor with women? What are the reasons Susan cares for both of these men who are so dramatically different?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one theme in the play. Identify at least two themes in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme.

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