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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 did the ladies signify their favorite knights?

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

3. Why was the Justice come to the town?

4. At the beginning of the performance, Martin tells the audience that:

5. What did Springer and Straw learn at the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Some of the players want to leave after the performance but Martin wants to stay. Why?

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

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

4. What promises does the Justice make?

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

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

7. What does Nicholas learn about the activities of John Lambert?

8. What do they learn about Lord de Guise?

9. What happens before the conclusion of the performance?

10. Where does Nicholas go after leaving the castle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting for the novel. What are the characteristics of fourteenth century England? Comment on the living conditions of the people.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What does the Play of Thomas Wells and the True Play of Thomas Wells represent? Do the players make their point in the plays? Do you think it is a good way to do it?

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