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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. Martin raises the issue of:

2. Springer, as Thomas Wells, raises the question of:

3. The play is ended by:

4. When the play resumes, Martin raises the question of:

5. After leaving the room, Nicholas:

Short Essay Questions

1. Where are the players taken when they arrive at the castle?

2. Why does Nicholas misrepresent himself as a representative of the King's Justice?

3. Why is the audience angry at the players when they learn of the Monk's death?

4. What does Nicholas feel is Martin's purpose for the play?

5. What happens before the conclusion of the performance?

6. Nicholas thinks over the events of the last few days. What does he blame for their predicament?

7. How did the players think they would deal with Lord de Guise?

8. When Martin begins the Prologue to the play, what does he explain to the audience?

9. Who does Nicholas decide to see for information?

10. What promises does the Justice make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Lord de Guise. Do you think he treated the players fairly? Were the players justified in being concerned for their lives?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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