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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. What drink do the characters drink after the funeral?

2. Who does Katherine say wants to make an investment in the firm in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What does Irwin say that he does with everything?

4. How long does Isobel say that she hasn't seen Katherine drink in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Who does Isobel tell Tom is coming in Act 1, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Marion come to the bedroom to get in Act 1, Scene 1? Why?

2. Why is Isobel not around the office much in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What does Irwin say to Isobel after the others leave in Act 1, Scene 4? What is her response?

4. Why does Isobel hesitate in signing the contract with Tom and Marion?

5. What sound is heard when Irwin enters in Act 1, Scene 4? What does he comment about it?

6. What truth does Marion admit about herself in the final scene?

7. What is Marion's response when Isobel enters in Act 2, Scene 2?

8. What does Katherine complain about in Act 2, Scene 3? How does Isobel respond?

9. How does Katherine express her feelings about Marion's job versus Isobel's?

10. What does Isobel say regarding the minister in Act 1 Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hare's use of irony in The Secret Rapture. What are the three forms of irony? Give an example of each within the play.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the importance of the setting in The Secret Rapture. How would this play be different if set in another place or time period? Would it work? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of Sacrifice in The Secret Rapture. What does this word mean? How does it apply to the main character? How does it apply to other characters?

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