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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. Where does Nick exit at the end of Act 1, Part 3?
2. What does Murray suggest Albert thinks qualifies him to judge?
3. What does Nick leave to do after he lets Albert and Sandra in?
4. What is Albert's last name?
5. What does Nick's mother come back to collect that she had abandoned?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when Murray heads to the door on his way to congratulate Irving R. Feldmen?
2. When Nick enters from the bathroom, what does Leo present to him?
3. Why doesn't Nick have a name and how did Murray decide to call the child Nick?
4. After Murray starts talking about how he was apologizing to random people on the street, what is Sandra's reaction?
5. What is Murray and Arnold's discussion about in Act 2, Part 1?
6. Describe what Arnold's office looks like.
7. What type of game do Murray and Nick play while Albert and Sandra are at the apartment?
8. After Albert and Sandra sit back down with Murray what types of questions do they ask about Nick?
9. Sandra starts sobbing about a lot of different things that are frustrating her about her job and her life. Describe some of the things that she is crying about to Murray at the end of Act 1, Part 3.
10. Describe Sandra and Murray's morning routine in Act 2, Part 1.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Do you think the conflict that Murray has to overcome during the play is mostly internal or external? Describe Murray's conflicts throughout the play. How does Murray try to overcome these conflicts? Does Murray solve his conflicts? If so, how? What objects, people, or ideas cause Murray the most conflict? How does Murray deal with these struggles? Do you think he handles them well? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
By the end of Act 1 in the play, Sandra and Murray have become quite close. Why do you think they "hit it off" so easily? What qualities in Murray do you think Sandra is attracted to? What qualities in Sandra would benefit Murray in a relationship? Is this a relationship that can last? Why or why not? How do you think a relationship between Sandra and Murray would affect Nick? Would it be good or bad for Nick?
Essay Topic 3
Herb Gardner does a fine job of developing the character of Murray Burns. Describe in detail the characterization of Murray Burns from the start of the play to the end of the play. Make sure to include details about Murray's physical characteristics, his actions, his reactions, and even perhaps what his thoughts may be. Include specific examples from the play.
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