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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. Scene 4 opens with Henry writing. Annie enters wearing _________.

2. Max's project collapses when _______ slams the door and enters the room.

3. Henry calls her a bloody nuisance, and she then promises to _______.

4. Charlotte is carrying a _________ and a plastic airport duty free bag.

5. After the doorbell rings again Max states that _______ was going to come by if the committee finished early.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the position of Annie at the start of this scene. Where is she and what is she doing?

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

3. When does Charlotte join in on the banter between Henry and Debbie during the course of this scene?

4. 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?

5. What does Billy reveal about his feelings towards Annie as they are together in this scene?

6. What do Annie and Billy think about the writing talent of Brodie, according to their conversation?

7. What does Annie do when Max tries to give her the handkerchief?

8. What are some of the questions that Henry asks Annie during the following scene in this act?

9. What are the indications that time has passed as this particular scene opens up to the audience?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Family troubles seem to be center stage for Charlotte and Henry when talking about Debbie. These separated parents still seem to love their child and their relationship to their child.

Part 1: How do you think each character sees family within this play? Why?

Part 2: How do you think the playwright feels about family after reading this play?

Part 3: Why do you think Charlotte and Henry are still focused on their family?

Essay Topic 2

One of the most compelling parts of this play is that there is a fuzzy line between what is real and what is art. The differences between real life and art are subtle, but they alter the way the characters and the play are perceived.

Part 1: Can there ever be a true definition of reality? Why or why not?

Part 2: How do you define the idea of art? Is there just one definition that makes sense? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think what is real and what is art is such a serious question in this play?

Essay Topic 3

The continued affairs in this play seem to show that love is not something that can be monogamous or that can be relied upon between a man and a woman.

Part 1: How do you define the idea of an affair?

Part 2: Why do you think that affairs are so common within the context of this play?

Part 3: Do you think it's realistic for someone to stay with just one person throughout his/her life?

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