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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. As they travel, Martin teaches Nicholas:

2. What reaction does Nicholas elicit from the crown during the play?

3. What is Straw's view of the play's performance?

4. Why did Nicholas leave the woman's house so quickly?

5. How much did each player receive from the proceeds of the play?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the traveling players accept Nicholas?

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

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

5. What do Martin and Nicholas talk about?

6. What does the group find strange about the circumstances surrounding Thomas Wells' death?

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

8. How do the players announce the new play?

9. How does Nicholas feel about his performance?

10. Why is Nicholas so pleased with himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Evaluate the character of Martin. Do you think he is a strong player? Why or why not? Why is he so quiet when the players are hold captive at the castle?

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

What does the Play of Thomas Wells and the True Play of Thomas Wells represent? Do the players make their point in the plays? Do you think it is a good way to do it?

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