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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the woman who complained about Val described?

2. Why does Lady say she left the money in the cash box?

3. What is Carol doing outside the Red Crown station in Act 2?

4. What is the picture Val says is in the alcove?

5. Who says, "I know! Death's knocking for me! Don't you think I hear him, knock, knock, knock"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the character of Val and explain what characteristics he has which make him a classical Tragic Hero. Define Tragic Hero in your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the story of the birds told to Lady by Val in the play. What does this story symbolize? What foreshadowing is within this story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss how Orpheus Descending retells the legend of the demigod Orpheus. What similarities do the stories share? How do they differ?

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