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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 kind of countenance does Prackle have?

2. How many lieutenants are on the panel to judge Alex?

3. Who is placed under protective custody after someone comes to the Palace all bloody?

4. What does Tonder like to spend his time doing?

5. How does Lanser have the men who injured one of his officers found?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Mayor's purpose at Alex's trial?

2. What happens immediately after the execution of Alex?

3. How does the narrator describe Loft?

4. How did Bentick died?

5. What does Joseph say to cheer up Annie before the trial?

6. What is Madame most worried about when the invading forces come into the house?

7. What does Tonder think of Prackle's pin-up?

8. What does the Mayor say he will have to do before making any firm decisions with Lanser?

9. What does Annie say will happen if Alex is killed?

10. How does the Mayor say Lanser broke the law?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Diversity was a major theme in this play as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Honor was something that many of the main characters were striving for in this book. Who was most affected by this pursuit, and how did it change the course of the plot?

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