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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. Thomas Wells died by:

2. Who found the body of Thomas Wells:

3. Nicholas enters the town:

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

5. The group arranges burial for Brendan with the:

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How do the players learn the story of Thomas Wells?

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

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

6. How does Nicholas cause distress to his Bishop?

7. What do Martin and Nicholas talk about?

8. Why do the players at first object to doing a play about a real life event?

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

10. Why do the traveling players accept Nicholas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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