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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Val when he left the bayou?

2. What did Lady call about at 5pm in Act 3 Scene 3?

3. Where did Val grow up?

4. Who enters sobbing in Act 3 Scene 3?

5. What did the woman who complained about Val give him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Lady's relationship with David. What happened and when did this take place? How does Lady feel about David now?

Essay Topic 2

Describe how the ending of Orpheus Descending reflects the exposition presented in the prologue? How is Val's death like that of Lady's father?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of Rebirth in Orpheus Descending. What symbols represent this theme? What motifs exemplify it? What imagery?

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