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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who puts a new bridle on the horse in Act 3, Scene 1?

2. What does the bride describe as "a hard step, a painful step"?

3. What does the son/groom think he hears in the woods?

4. Where does the bride ask that the servant comb her hair?

5. Who is Leonardo talking about when he says, "when he's dead he's dead"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of trees in the play. What do they represent? What purpose do they play?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the mother and son's view of forgiveness. How does each character handle their issues from the past? What role does forgiveness play when dealing with these issues?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the concept of fate in the play. What role does fate play in the lives of the play's characters? Does anyone tempt or try and alter their fate? If so, what are the ramifications of this?

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