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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. When does act 2, scene 6 take place?
2. What big mistake does Leo make in act 2, scene 3?
3. What does Franz have to do before he goes on stage in act 2, scene 3?
4. What historical character is NOT part of Springtime for Hitler?
5. Where does the character of Hitler end up standing at the end of the musical in act 2, scene 3?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Max and Leo are the center of The Producers, particularly the evolution of their friendship and how it changes them. Cite specific examples from the script.
Part 1) Compare and contrast Max and Leo. How are the men similar? How are they different?
Part 2) How does Max and Leo change over the course of the play? Do they change each other? How is this known?
Part 3) How does Leo's abandonment of Max test their friendship? Why Leo leave him?
Part 4) What do each of men teach each other? Do they emerge from their ordeal better people?
Essay Topic 2
How is the author of this play able to use a musical such as Springtime for Hitler? Why is he able to make it funny? What are the intentions of the author in turning the musical within a musical into a joke?
Essay Topic 3
The Producers is a musical comedy, meaning that there are several songs and dance sequences that take place throughout the show. Discuss the play as a musical. What does music add to the show? What does the show lose by being a musical? What are the defining qualities of a musical and how is it exemplified in The Producers? Does the show itself ever self-mock for being a musical? Cite specific examples from the text to support your statements.
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