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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the King ordered Julian to be for the rest of his life?

2. What does Anton say he has just heard?

3. Why does Sigismund dismiss the others?

4. What does Adam say when he appears?

5. What do Sigismund and Adam discuss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Part of the play's thematic point relates to the value of the spirit.

Part 1) Prove this statement.

Part 2) What is meant by the spirit? Is the spirit valuable? Why or why not?

Part 3) What might this thematic point reveal about the author? Is the spirit valuable to the author? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The play has an allegorical point of view.

Part 1) What is an allegory? Give an example of another story that is allegorical.

Part 2) What makes this play allegorical? Give two examples from the play to prove it is allegorical.

Part 3) Why might the author have made this play allegorical? What are your thoughts on the play having an allegorical point of view? Would this play be as engaging or effective if it were not allegorical? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The essential purpose of the fourth act is to reiterate the contrast between earthly and spiritual power.

Part 1) Describe the fourth act. How does it reiterate the theme?

Part 2) What is the purpose for reiterating the theme?

Part 3) Contrast has been significant throughout the play. Why? What is the purpose for such contrast?

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