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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the Man hear in the sixth scene?
2. What does the Woman say she only intended to do for the Man?
3. What does the Man do with the sword after the Woman leaves in Scene 8?
4. At the beginning of Scene 8, what is the Woman doing?
5. What is the Man carrying at the beginning of Scene 9?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
"The Sound of a Voice" has a very simple presentation, from they play's appearance on stage to the way the dialogue is written. Support your essay with examples from the play and respond to the following:
1) How is the simplicity of the play reflected in the physical appearance of the set?
2) How is the dialogue of the play a reflection of simplicity?
3) How does the limit of two characters in the play add to the effect of a simple presentation and understanding of the plot?
Essay Topic 2
The Woman's vase and flowers have great meaning and influence on the plot of the play. She is very protective of her flowers and vase, and they serve to be the only source of decoration in the set. With support from examples of the play, answer the following:
1) What do the flowers and the vase symbolize in the play?
2) Why does the Man take a flower from the vase in the first scene? What happens to the stolen flower, and what does that mean in the eyes of the Man?
3) Why does the Woman take such good care of her flowers? How do others, such as the villagers and the Man, perceive this dedication?
Essay Topic 3
The play can be defined as a tragedy. The death of the Woman and the loneliness and suffering of the characters dramatically shape the plot of the play. Answer the following with supporting examples:
1) How does the author create a feeling of misfortune and doom throughout the play?
2) How does the fate of the characters create a tragic ending?
3) In your opinion, was the fate of the Man and the Woman inevitable? Does this make the ending more or less tragic?
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