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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Truscott say he hopes to see Jack?

2. Who does Grace claim has saved the family?

3. What attacks Jack?

4. What does Jack tell Truscott he is embarrassed to hear?

5. What does Truscott say is his opinion on Jack's mental state?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the construction of Barnes' argument.

1) How does he introduce his ideas?

2) How does he construct his ideas to come to logical conclusion?

3) What weaknesses and strengths can you identify in Barnes' argument?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1960s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the novel if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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