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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose arrival are Evans and Nina awaiting at the beginning of Act 5?

2. What does Darrell hate about Gordon in Act 7?

3. Why does Ned say he's going away in Act 5?

4. Why does Evans suggest the others go in with him in Act 8?

5. How long does Marsden say it's been since he's written in Act 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the plot of Strange Interlude. Include the definitions for action, objective, rising action, climax, and falling action as well as citing where these occur in the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Eugene O'Neill's writing style in Strange Interlude. What literary technique made this play unique? How has this technique affected plays, movies and television written since Strange Interlude?

Essay Topic 3

How does Nina feel about her father? Why? Describe this relationship.

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