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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of the Devil's Fool role can't Nicholas do?
(a) dance.
(b) juggle.
(c) hand activities.
(d) sing.

2. Why did Nicholas leave the woman's house so quickly?
(a) he had an appointment.
(b) they had a fight.
(c) her husband arrived home.
(d) he had to go home.

3. Where is the troupe heading for?
(a) Durham.
(b) unknown.
(c) London.
(d) Dover.

4. Who is the lord of the town?
(a) the Earl of Nottingham.
(b) the Earl of March.
(c) Sir Robert de Brian.
(d) Lord Richard de Guise.

5. Why wouldn't the innkeeper haggle over the price of the accommodations?
(a) he didn't like the look of the group.
(b) he was overbooked.
(c) he thought they were robbers.
(d) they were vagabond players.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Nicholas disobeyed his Bishop and left without permission?

2. Thomas Wells obtained the money he was carrying by:

3. His mother gave Thomas Wells the money and sent him home so:

4. The group decides to:

5. Who does Straw compare the Knights to:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the group decide to take Brendan's body with them?

2. Why is Nicholas so pleased with himself?

3. With whom do Martin and Tobias arrange the funeral of Brendan?

4. Why do the traveling players accept Nicholas?

5. Why does the group have money problems as they travel?

6. What problem does the group have securing their lodging?

7. What happened to Stephen's thumb?

8. What does the group learn is going to take place in the next six days?

9. What does the innkeeper demand that angers Stephen?

10. How do the players announce the new play?

(see the answer keys)

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