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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Act 2, what sound can be heard offstage?

2. Where does Miriamne tell the tramp to lie down?

3. What did Mio's father leave behind when he died?

4. Who is accused of Shadow's death?

5. Who offers Judge Gaunt food in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does truth play in the drama? How does the quest for truth motivate the characters? How does truth inspire fear among some characters? What role does truth play in the final outcome of the play?

Essay Topic 2

What purpose does poetic language serve in the play? At what points is prose interspersed with verse? How is prose used in the play? Why did Anderson choose to switch between the use of verse and prose?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how deception is used among the characters in the drama. What contrasts in attitude exist about the acceptance of deception as a tool? What role does deception play in the final outcome of the play?

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