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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. How much did each player receive from the proceeds of the play?

2. What does Martin compare players to?

3. What happens when the men begin to pack their wagon?

4. Why did Nicholas leave the woman's house so quickly?

5. What terms does Martin not use to describe a play about the murder?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Stephen get into a fight with the jongleurs?

2. What does Nicholas see the group of people do?

3. What does Martin feel are problems for the players?

4. With whom do Martin and Tobias arrange the funeral of Brendan?

5. Why do the traveling players accept Nicholas?

6. How does the group travel?

7. What were the duties to which the Bishop had assigned Nicholas?

8. Why does Martin linger after Brendan's funeral?

9. What problem does the group have securing their lodging?

10. How does Nicholas cause distress to his Bishop?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the structure of the players? Who sponsors them? How do they earn a living? How do they handle expenses?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of Lord de Guise. Do you think he treated the players fairly? Were the players justified in being concerned for their lives?

Essay Topic 3

How does MORALITY PLAY compare to other murder mysteries that you've read? In what way does Unsworth build suspense? Is it effective in your opinion? Why or why not?

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