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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Professor Hobhouse written?

2. What does Shadow take away from Trock in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. Why does Garth claim he was taken in for questioning at the time of the pay roll robbery murder?

4. Why didn't Miriamne tell the police the truth about Garth?

5. Why does the Tramp enter the apartment in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of fate and destiny in the play. What destinies are the characters fated to receive and what lessons are learned by the audience as a result? Does Anderson present destiny as a predetermined fate or a result of personal choices?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the conflict between hatred and forgiveness in the play. Describe how Mio's perceptions of hate and forgiveness change throughout the play. How does Trock's hatred affect his character and those around him? What roles do hatred and forgiveness play in the final outcome of the drama?

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