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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 reaction does Nicholas elicit from the crown during the play?

2. What information does Martin learn about the murder?

3. What is the role of Tobias in the Play of Adam?

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

5. How many people did Nicholas count in the group?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Nicholas cause distress to his Bishop?

5. What does the group learn has happened in the town?

6. What is the subject of the Play of Adam?

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

8. What does Nicholas see the group of people do?

9. How do the players announce the new play?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the setting for the novel. What are the characteristics of fourteenth century England? Comment on the living conditions of the people.

Essay Topic 2

After the first performance of the play of Thomas Wells, the players decide they are in danger. Why? Some of them want to leave town but Martin says not until after the second performance. Why does he want them to stay? What happens as a result?

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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