Sergeant Musgrave's Dance Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Act 1, Scene 1

1. What do Sparky. Hurst and Attercliffe do while they wait for Musgrave?

2. What do the Bargee and Musgrave talk about as they prepare to cast off?

3. What are Mrs. Hitchcock and the Parson's opinion of the strike?

4. How do the Parson and the Bargee think the soldiers could be useful?

5. What are Annie's opinions of soldiers?

6. What are the mayor's plans?

Short Essay Question - Act 1, Scene 2

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