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

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter says that he has listened to Jerry all afternoon because it seemed like Jerry needed _____________.

2. What does Peter do, for the first time?

3. Animals are _____________ to Jerry, according to his own observations.

4. What does he do afterward?

5. Jerry pokes Peter and tells him to do what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter makes the statement that his life is simple. What does he mean by that? How does Peter define a simple life? Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Why? Why do you think Jerry recoils at the idea of the simple life when Peter mentions it?

Essay Topic 2

Jerry invites Peter, and the audience, into his world.

Part 1) How does he do this?

Part 2) How does this reinforce the use of a minimal set?

Part 3) Why does the playwright use so much detail?

Essay Topic 3

The men formally greet one another after an already lengthy and intimate conversation.

Part 1) Of what does this remind the audience?

Part 2) Why do they introduce themselves at this point?

Part 3) What is the significance of this introduction?

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