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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 says, "hug her so hard you hurt her just a little"?

3. Who puts a new bridle on the horse in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What does the groom/son ask for when he finds out that the bride has run off with Leonardo?

5. What common phrase do the bride and Leonardo repeat at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

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

Discuss the symbolism of horses in the play. What do they represent? Are horses used to personify certain characters?

Essay Topic 3

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

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