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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Annie rushes out, late for her engagement and Henry asks her to ________ because it is important.

2. Billy walks in and sees Annie. He is carrying a zipped grip bag and speaks with a _________ accent.

3. From the traveling bag Annie pulls out a ________.

4. Charlotte responds to the grammar correction by saying that she thought Henry sent Debbie there so she would be a ____ longer.

5. Billy had to wait to sit next to Annie until the inspector came around because he _________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At times in this play, the idea of finding love seems clichéd, with people meeting on trains or when they work on plays together.

Part 1: How do you think the playwright feels about love after having read this play?

Part 2: Do you think love is portrayed as cliched in this play? Why or why not?

Part 3: Can love ever be a cliche? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In the first scene, Max points out that Charlotte did not bring her passport with her, which leads her to realize that he has been going through her things.

Part 1: Why do you think Max felt the need to spy on Charlotte when she was away?

Part 2: Did Max have the right to spy on Charlotte when she was away? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think the expectations of privacy within a relationship should be? Why?

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