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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "I may bear it but I don't forgive it"?

2. Who does the beggar woman say would be beautiful if he was asleep?

3. What does the servant tell the groom/son she has prepared for him and the bride for midnight?

4. What does the son/groom tell the bride her orange blossoms are made of?

5. What type of dance are the bride and groom supposed to dance first and lead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of isolation in the play. Who are the most isolated characters? What causes their isolation? What is the author's purpose for portraying isolation in this way?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of flowers in the play. What is the author's purpose for using them? In what ways do flowers personify the characters of the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the strained relationships in the play. What is the relationship between the characters that shows the most strain? What are the reasons or motivations for their strain?

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