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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. When Henry leaves to pick up Debbie, Annie tells Henry not to get kicked by a horse. Henry tells her not to get kicked by _______.

2. Charlotte states that she feels violated at which point Max ________.

3. After Max says he is sorry, Charlotte begins to leave to go to _______.

4. Annie accuses Henry of being seduced by ________.

5. The play tells the story of a ________ and his experiences.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Annie admit to not feeling guilty about during this particular scene?

2. What is Henry supposed to do during his time on the radio program, which is what he is preparing for at the start of the scene?

3. Why does Annie correct Billy when he is stating a line during the start of this scene?

4. Why does Charlotte not think the play she is starring in is all that interesting to the audiences so far?

5. What does Annie tell Billy as he continues to flirt with her on the train to Scotland?

6. What does Annie do when she sees Henry during the beginning part of this scene?

7. What is the topic of small talk discussing between Brodie and Henry during this scene?

8. From where has Charlotte apparently returned when she enters the scene and is talking to Max?

9. What is happening in the hotel room as the lights come up on the stage?

10. What does Charlotte say would actually happen if Henry were to catch her having an affair, rather than what happens in the actual play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the play, THE REAL THING, seems to be almost a joke to the characters and to the author of the play.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of the 'real thing' in relation to this play and to its events?

Part 2: Are there any characters in this play who seem to have the 'real thing'? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think the title was chosen for this play? Do you agree that it's the best choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Brodie's writing is noted as being less effective than Henry's writing, but art is something that is quite subjective in terms of its worth to a reader or to an audience.

Part 1: How do the characters in the play define good or bad writing?

Part 2: Why do you think Brodie's writing is seen as less effective than Henry's writing?

Part 3: How can art ever be reasonably judged by others? Or can't it?

Essay Topic 3

Relationships are never easy, but it seems that many of the characters within this play are making their relationships harder than they need to be.

Part 1: What do you think makes up a good, strong relationship?

Part 2: Why do you think the characters in this play are seemingly trying to make their relationships more difficult?

Part 3: Is there ever such a thing as a strong and easy relationship? Why or why not?

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