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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the boarders say that Kostilyoff thought he would find his wife in bed with?

2. What is the locksmith trying to fix?

3. What does the writer say that the opening set is similar to?

4. Who breaks up the fight involving Kostilyoff?

5. What does Anna say about the possibility of Kleshthch feeling pained by Anna's condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the mood that is created by the first set?

2. Who sits at a table drinking at the beginning of the fourth act?

3. What do all the characters relate goodness to?

4. How does Kostilyoff put Luka down and what is Luka's response?

5. What does Satine say in the longest speech?

6. What is wrong with the Actor?

7. What is Luka's response to Pepel wondering if he can convince the baron to get on all fours and bark like a dog?

8. What is Luka's first story about?

9. What is Zob doing while playing cards?

10. What happens with Kleshtch in the second act?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The original setting changes for the third act. Describe the setting for the third act. Analyze why the writer made this setting change and how it contributes to the mood and theme of the play. How does this setting play into the characters' roles for the third act?

Essay Topic 2

Nastya's character is wrapped up in romance throughout the entire play. Write an essay discussing all of the ways the writer has Nastya display this.

Essay Topic 3

Why do you think Satine is so persistent in wanting to convince the Actor that the information Luka gave him is made up and false? Do you think this was the ultimate cause of the Actor's death?

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