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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. Who plays the role of Thomas Wells in the play:
(a) Springer.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Straw.
(d) Stephen.

2. John Lambert is:
(a) a shop keeper.
(b) an employee at the inn.
(c) a tavern owner.
(d) a weaver.

3. What is noticed about the body of the Monk?
(a) bruises on the body.
(b) knife in body.
(c) bruises on the wrist.
(d) head smashed.

4. What do they learn in the middle of the performance?
(a) the Monk has confessed.
(b) Jane has been hanged.
(c) Jane is freed.
(d) the Monk is dead.

5. While they are waiting for Lord de Guise, they:
(a) taunt the steward.
(b) stand quietly.
(c) talk of what they will say.
(d) explore their surroundings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas blame for their problems?

2. Why couldn't Nicholas give the dying man absolution:

3. How do the players feel before the play?

4. After leaving the castle, Nicholas:

5. What are the players allowed to take with them to the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does examining the body of Thomas Wells reveal?

2. What information does Stephen learn?

3. Nicholas thinks over the events of the last few days. What does he blame for their predicament?

4. How did Martin error and how did he correct his error?

5. What does Lord de Guise want from the players?

6. What happens before the conclusion of the performance?

7. Who does Nicholas decide to see for information?

8. What kinds of questions does the Justice ask Margaret?

9. How did the players think they would deal with Lord de Guise?

10. What does Nicholas feel is Martin's purpose for the play?

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