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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 does Lancey say the army will do if Yolland is not found in 24 hours?

2. In Act 3, what does Manus suggest Owen bake for his father?

3. What does Maire say must be wet in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Yolland call himself to Maire in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What does Yolland say he is doing because of Maire in Act 2, Scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Sarah's entrance in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. Describe the importance of language in Act 2, Scene 2.

3. What danger is involved in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. In what ways are Maire and Yolland shy and awkward in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. How do Maire and Yolland express that they have both had feelings for one another building up to Act 2, Scene 2?

6. What is the ultimate conflict in Act 2, Scene 2?

7. Describe the significance and repetition of the word "always" in Act 2, Scene 2.

8. What is Maire's demeanor in Act 3 when she enters? What does she ask Owen?

9. What is happening in the opening of Act 3? Why is Manus leaving?

10. What fire takes place in Act 3? What happens with the characters because of this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the term parable and how this applies to Translations. What does parable mean and what would be the message in Friel's parable of the play?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the ending of Translations mirrors the beginning. What opposites are represented in the ending of the play? What is the symbolic meaning of this?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Friel's use of symbolism and motif in the play. What themes are depicted through these symbols?

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