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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 happened to the players' cart?

2. Thomas Wells died by:

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

4. In the road, Nicholas sees a group of people:

5. How does the group earn their money:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What do Martin and Nicholas talk about?

4. What does Martin feel are problems for the players?

5. Why does Martin linger after Brendan's funeral?

6. What do the players discuss after the performance?

7. Why is Nicholas so pleased with himself?

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

9. Why was Thomas Wells wandering around with a purse full of money?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the guilds? Why do they present a problem for the players? What ides does Martin have to help the players?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the structure of the players? Who sponsors them? How do they earn a living? How do they handle expenses?

Essay Topic 3

How does MORALITY PLAY compare to other murder mysteries that you've read? In what way does Unsworth build suspense? Is it effective in your opinion? Why or why not?

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