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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. After leaving the room, Nicholas:

2. In the play Thomas Wells says the purpose of the purse was to:

3. What does Nicholas tell Lambert when he says he is a player?

4. When Nicholas walks through the town, he sees:

5. What did the players decide to offer to Lord de Guise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens in the show when Thomas Wells was portrayed as following the woman to her house?

2. What does Lord de Guise want from the players?

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

4. Where does Nicholas go after leaving the castle?

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

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

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

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

9. What promises does the Justice make?

10. Who does Nicholas decide to see for information?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the structure of the fourteenth century English play? Why are the plays based on the Bible? Discuss the style used in the presentation of the play.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain how the murder of Thomas Wells happened. Why was involved? What was the cover up?

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