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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 retrieves the package dropped by the plane overhead?

2. Susan tells Mick about advertising ______________.

3. What does Brock ask Susan as she eats his omelet?

4. In what city does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?

5. What is they product that Susan advertises?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the main source of tension in this scene?

3. What is the symbolism of Lamar's reference to sound waves?

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

5. Who is Alice and how did she and Susan meet?

6. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 1 and who are the first two characters to appear?

7. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 11 and which two characters open the scene?

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

9. How does the author use the symbol of the barrage balloon to show Susan's boredom?

10. How do the priest's comments about the brevity of life really describe Susan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Hare uses more than one instance of irony in the play. Cite at least two other examples you can identify in the play and note why they are examples of irony.

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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