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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. What does Charlie call the whole scene?

2. When did Nancy suspect Charlie of having an affair?

3. What does Charlie pass off Nancy's idea of his dream as?

4. What is Nancy in the mood for after lunch?

5. What does Charlie ask his wife to find in order to defend themselves against the creatures?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the appearance of another jet do to the group?

2. How are Charlie and Nancy arranged on the beach to show submission?

3. How do Charlie and Nancy initially react to the presence of the lizards?

4. Why does the conversation of exclusivity threaten to create a problem?

5. What is the last effort Nancy makes towards her husband at the end of Act 1?

6. What does Sarah reveal to Nancy about her eggs?

7. What does Charlie ask Sarah at the end of the play?

8. How does Nancy react to her husbands question of Sarah?

9. Describe how the humans communicate effectively with the lizards.

10. What topic does the breast exposure lead to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the characteristics of Charlie and Nancy's marriage that create the most tension. How is that tension symbolic of evolution?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the anthropomorphic (animals that have human qualities) creatures are used by the author to illustrate human emotions and revelations.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbols of progress that are revealed in the play. Use textual references to support your findings.

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