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

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute does the bride's father credit her with that he believes will make many grandchildren possible?

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

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

4. How many woodcutters appear in the forest?

5. According to the wedding chant by the girls and youths, what color ribbons does the groom tie on the bride's wreath?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the strained relationships in the play. What is the relationship between the characters that shows the most strain? What are the reasons or motivations for their strain?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the mother and son's view of forgiveness. How does each character handle their issues from the past? What role does forgiveness play when dealing with these issues?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of flowers in the play. What is the author's purpose for using them? In what ways do flowers personify the characters of the play?

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