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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the mother describe as "too like the wind"?

2. What two objects does one woodcutter compare the bride and Leonardo to?

3. Who describes marriage as "a great inheritance"?

4. What type of dance are the bride and groom supposed to dance first and lead?

5. Who does one woodcutter claim "carried the fate of his family"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the irony of Leonardo's betrayal of his wife. What are the possible permanent repercussions she must deal with because of her husband's choices?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the male characters' views of marriage in the play. Compare and contrast these views and analyze the importance of the differences shown between the male characters.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of the lullaby in Act 1, Scene 2. What purpose does the lullaby play? What significance does reciting the lullaby twice have?

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