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

Short Answer Questions

1. Murray starts walking towards the door and says he wants to congratulate whom?

2. What kind of job offer did Murray get for a quiz show?

3. When Leo came back a week after Murray quit offering him his job back, what song did Murray start singing?

4. What does Sandra tell Murray he lives in?

5. What does Leo give Nick?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Child Welfare agent, Albert, comes across as stuffy in the play. He takes his job seriously and doesn't really look for the good in some people. Why do you think Albert's nature is important in the play, A Thousand Clowns? Explain your reasoning and how you think the play would have been different if Albert had been more like Sandra.

Essay Topic 2

How is foreshadowing used in this play? Describe and discuss specific examples of foreshadowing in A Thousand Clowns.

Essay Topic 3

Murray's character develops and changes throughout the play. Describe the process of Murray's character development beginning with Act 1 and working your way through Act 3. What instances in Murray's "journey" affect him as a character? What other characters help shape Murray into a different person? Murray doesn't change in every way. What personal characteristics remain the same? Why?

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