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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes out a knife in the store with Val?

2. What is the picture Val says is in the alcove?

3. What does Val say is the "make-believe" answer?

4. What does Lady refuse to give her word to the Town Women about?

5. What has happened to Jabe between Act 3 Scene 2 and Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of Music in Orpheus Descending. What role does Music and Art play in the themes of this play? Who represents music and art?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the story of the birds told to Lady by Val in the play. What does this story symbolize? What foreshadowing is within this story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the use of snake and reptile imagery in the play. What does Carol's last line mean? Paraphrase this line in your answer and describe how it relates to Val.

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