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

Short Answer Questions

1. As Meg makes crude jokes, what does Miss Gilchrist say?

2. Of what does Pat tell the Soldier he has no reason to fear?

3. What does the Soldier ask Teresa to do?

4. What does Monsewer remember when talking to the Soldier?

5. What does Monsewer do to the Soldier?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An historical point about Queen Victoria is made.

Part 1) What is the point? Why is it made?

Part 2) What does this story reveal about Ireland at the time of this play?

Part 3) How has this event created tension in Ireland? How has this event affected the Irish people as well as others around the world?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of "prisoner" is discussed.

Part 1) Who are the prisoners in this story? How are they prisoners?

Part 2) How is this concept explored in this story? Why?

Part 3) What is the author's purpose for exploring the concept of prisoner?

Essay Topic 3

The last scene contains sudden violence.

Part 1) Describe this sudden violence. Why is it so sudden?

Part 2) What is the purpose of this sudden violence? How does it support the theme?

Part 3) What message is sent to the audience through this violence?

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