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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Act 2?

2. Who calls Claire unnatural?

3. Which two characters embrace at the end of Act 2?

4. What does the setting in Act 2 symbolize?

5. Which character has the last name of Edgeworthy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why is Claire so unwilling or unable to show love to her daughter, Elizabeth? Do you believe Elizabeth was raised by Adelaide because there was too much tension between Claire and Elizabeth, or is there tension between Claire and Elizabeth because Elizabeth was raised by Adelaide?

Essay Topic 2

What is the primary theme of the play? How is the theme supported by setting and plot?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how the professions of the main male characters reflect or amplify their general personalities. Is it significant that Claire's liaisons outside of marriage are with artistic types?

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