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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. Before the funeral, Margaret:

2. What is the purpose of their traveling?

3. What does the group finally do with Brendan's body?

4. Which words does Martin use that do not apply to God and Satan?

5. As they travel, Martin teaches Nicholas:

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Nicholas fleeing from when he saw the group of people?

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

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

4. Why does Stephen get into a fight with the jongleurs?

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

6. What does the innkeeper demand that angers Stephen?

7. Why do the traveling players accept Nicholas?

8. Why does Martin stop the players from packing the cart?

9. What were the duties to which the Bishop had assigned Nicholas?

10. Why did Nicholas ask to join the group?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the structure of a feudal society. Where does the King's Justice fit in this structure? Where does Lord de Guise fit? Where do the players fit?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the term 'morality play.' What concept does it convey? Would you consider Martin and the players to be moralists? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In some ways the play on the murder explains the power of the arts and media. Explain why. Would the effect have been the same if the players just went around the area talking to people? Why or why not?

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