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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. The body of Thomas Wells indicated that he had been:

2. Why was the Justice come to the town?

3. Early the next morning, Nicholas lays there thinking of:

4. During the course of the performance, the players reveal:

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Nicholas decide to see for information?

2. What are the players allowed to bring to the castle?

3. What happens before the conclusion of the performance?

4. Some of the players want to leave after the performance but Martin wants to stay. Why?

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

6. How do the players perform the play?

7. What does Nicholas decide about returning to the church?

8. What does examining the body of Thomas Wells reveal?

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

10. What do Martin and Nicholas learn at the jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Assess the character of Nicholas, the priest who becomes a player? Do you think he acts responsibly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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