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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to George, how old was their son when Martha was still trying to bathe him herself?

2. What are we trying to find when we peel away at each other, according to George?

3. What is George retrieving when he leaves Nick and Martha alone?

4. In what month was Martha's son born?

5. Which of the following is not among the descriptors George uses to describe Martha during this section?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Repetition of phrases is a central component of Albee's writing. Write an essay about the purpose of this repetition. Defend your position with paragraphs about the following repeated phrases:

Part 1) Snap

Part 2)Truth and Illusion

Part 3) She's slim-hipped

Essay Topic 2

The past is an ambiguous thing in Albee's play. It is never entirely concrete and often changes depending on the speaker. Write a paragraph about each of the following stories told by a character about the past. How does the story change with each telling? Is the story true in any way?

Part 1) The story of Nick and Honey's courtship

Part 2) The story of George's tragic schoolfriend

Part 3) The story of George and Martha's son's childhood

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning of the song "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Use specific instances in the play when it is used by characters, and examine why they sing it. Use these instances to justify your thesis as to the song's meaning.

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