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

Short Answer Questions

1. When a huge explosion occurs at the mine in Play Eight, what does James Talbert initially think causes it?

2. How old is Joshua in Play Seven?

3. Why doesn't Joshua want to pull men out of the Blue Star mine in Play Eight?

4. What proof does Joshua offer in Play Seven that Tommy is the one who has betrayed the miners?

5. Who is Mother Jones in Play Seven?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select three plays from The Kentucky Cycle. Discuss how the titles of the plays relate to the plots and characters in each play. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

The Kentucky Cycle contains a number of instances of foreshadowing. Cite three examples of foreshadowing in the plays and how it is used to indicate events to come.

Essay Topic 3

Revenge is one of the themes in The Kentucky Cycle. Pick any three of the plays in the book and discuss what you think the author is trying to say about revenge in each one. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

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