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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the security guards questioned, of Felix’ supplies?

2. After he reveals himself to the ministers, what does Felix tell Tony he wants?

3. How does Felix describe Anne-Marie’s posture when she sits in front of the inmates?

4. Who arrives to comfort Freddie in his cell?

5. What is the phrase “scurvy monster” the password for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the news Estelle has to meet Felix suddenly, to tell him?

2. What momentary crisis does Felix have in his relationship with Miranda?

3. What does Felix do for work after the production of the Tempest?

4. What is Sal’s state of mind as he arrives at Fletcher County Correctional Institute for the play?

5. How does Felix frame Tony and Sebert?

6. What is the surprise Leggs has for Felix?

7. What arrangements does Felix make with 8Handz?

8. How do the actors wish each other good luck?

9. How do Freddie and Miranda wrap up the play Felix has staged?

10. How does Miranda put an end to the play Felix is running?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character sketch of the author based on her style and content. What can we tell about her, based on the choices she makes in terms of description, characterization and plot? What values does she hold dear? What are her hopes and fears? What kind of person do you think she is? Anchor your sketch in passages in the book.

Essay Topic 2

Where were you most engaged with Hag-Seed? Where were you most liable to distraction or least engaged? How did Atwood construct her book in a way that would keep you interested and curious about how events would play out?

Essay Topic 3

Where is the climax of this book? Are there different climaxes? What questions does each climax resolve? What questions does each climax leave unanswered?

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