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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 Claire say she plans to turn the world into in Act 3?

2. What does Ill's family leave him to go do in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. That author claims in the postscript that "nothing could harm this comedy with a tragic end more than ______."

4. Who does the author compare the character of Claire to in the postscript?

5. What was Claire's father's name in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 2, how do the townspeople view Ill?

2. What takes place in the climax of the play? Where is this scene located?

3. What is the outcome of the vote in Act 3, Scene 4? How do the townspeople justify it?

4. Where does Ill meet Claire in Act 3, Scene 3? Who is she with?

5. What does Durrenmatt say in reference to allegory or symbolism in the postscript?

6. What does Ill thank Claire for in Act 3, Scene 3?

7. What are Ill's final requests before dying?

8. What does Ill ask Claire about in Act 3, Scene 3? What is her reply?

9. How does Durrenmatt say he relates to the characters of the play in the postscript?

10. What conclusion has Ill come to in Act 3, Scene 2? Who does he discuss this with in his shop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the terms "action" and "objective" in relation to the character of Claire. Describe some of the actions this character takes and the motivating forces behind them.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the author's notes in the postscript describing the approach to direction and performance of the play. What elements are essential? What should not be emphasized too deeply?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of "Greed" as it applies to the play. Which characters embody greed? How is this represented?

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