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Breakout

This is a simple game illustrating Object-Oriented programming, creating simple graphics and using sounds, and working withg threads. The game consists of the following classes:

Game.java: The main class Controller.java: class to handle key events Status.java: class to update the status line Arena.java: class to contain the drawing area. This is where most of the action takes place. Includes the thread to run in the background. Brick.java: Class to represent a single "Brick" and how it is drawn. ping.wav: A 'ping' for hitting a wall pong.wav: A 'pong' for hitting the paddle or a brickk music.wav: background music Put all classes into one folder, compile, and run the 'Game'

When everything works, answer the following questions:

• Explain which keys are used to control the program
• Explain how the bricks are drawn
• Change the color of the 'simple' bricks
• Change the colors of the 'special' bricks
• Change the arrangements of the bricks
• Explain what determines the speed of the ball
• Change the program so that hitting '>' will speed up the ball more than it currently does.
• Add a 'pass-through' brick that disappears when hit but does not reflect the ball, i.e. the ball passes through the brick
• Add code to show a dialog when the game is finished, i.e. all bricks are gone.
• Add different 'levels' so that when one level is complete, another level appears (perhaps with faster ball and/or smaller panel).