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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nina jealous of in Act 8?

2. What does Darrell say he's investigated in Act 8?

3. How does Gordon feel about Darrell?

4. Who says, "Romantic Imagination! It has ruined more lives than all the diseases"?

5. Where did Marsden encounter Darrell before Act 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the imagery in the play. Define the terms simile and metaphor, and explain how O'Neill makes use of these in Strange Interlude. How does Nina's speech about the tide reflect this?

Essay Topic 2

How does the character of Marsden view the other characters in Strange Interlude? What about his perspective is unique in comparison to the others?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Evans and Darrell. How are these characters similar? How are they different? Who do they share love for?

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