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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. According to Nicholas, which term does not describe their behavior that day?

2. What does Lambert say about his daughter:

3. While walking to the chamber of the lord, they recognize the smell of:

4. Nicholas is wearing:

5. Who asked Margaret how they learned so many details of the crime:

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nicholas explain about the Play of Thomas Wells?

2. How did Martin error and how did he correct his error?

3. What does Nicholas decide about returning to the church?

4. What promises does the Justice make?

5. Why do the players feel they are in danger?

6. When Martin begins the Prologue to the play, what does he explain to the audience?

7. How did the players think they would deal with Lord de Guise?

8. What does examining the body of Thomas Wells reveal?

9. What are the players allowed to bring to the castle?

10. What do Martin and Nicholas learn at the jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is the King's Justice? Why does he appear in the town? Do you think Nicholas was right to trust him after he escaped from the castle? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Evaluate the character of Martin. Do you think he is a strong player? Why or why not? Why is he so quiet when the players are hold captive at the castle?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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