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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "Shine the waistcoat, undo the buttons"?

2. Who does the bride try to get to stay with her and her new husband on their wedding night?

3. Who says, "I will sleep at your feet, I will guard your dreams"?

4. In the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, what color is the bride's balcony in the wedding chant sung by the servants?

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 role of anger in the play. Which characters show the most anger and what are the motivations behind it?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of blood in the play. What does blood mean to the characters in terms of marriage and family? What about love?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the play's portrayal of mourning. How do the characters in the play mourn similarly and differently? What does mourning bring to these characters?

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