Packet G: Tossup 14

A lay preacher in this play is described as giving a talk on the theme of “Going Home” at the funeral of Outa Jacob. At the opening of this play, a man reading a newspaper bitterly recalls his time working at a Ford (10[1])car plant. (10[2])A character (10[1])in this play recalls being surprised at being called “Mister” (-5[1])while he was getting drinks at Sky’s place. (10[1]-5[1])In this (10[1])play, a scene where a man dictates (10[1])a letter to his wife flashes back in time to an incident (-5[1])that occurred (-5[1])after he got the “wrong” stamp in his passbook. (10[2])The main character of this play gives his name as (10[1]-5[1])Robert (10[5])Zwelinzima (10[2])after showing (10[1])up to Styles’s studio (10[1])for an ID photo. (-5[1])For (10[2])10 points, (10[1])the title (10[1])character fakes his own death in what play (10[2])by Athol Fugard? (10[1])■END■ (10[7]0[61])

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