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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the scene?

2. What does the doctor tell Joy and Lewis?

3. What does Harrington expect?

4. What indicates the passing of time in this scene?

5. What event opens scene 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Warnie and Lewis' relationship. How would you characterize their relationship at the beginning of the play? What hurdles do the men face in their relationship? Do they overcome these hurdles? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the play, Lewis says "The pain now, is part of the happiness, then. That's the deal." What does Lewis mean by this quote? Do you agree with him? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one scene in the play and describe how you would stage this scene if you were in charge. What props would you use? What would the scene look like? What instructions would you give the actors for the scene?

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