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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lady's father's monkey wear?

2. Who takes out a knife in the store with Val?

3. How long does Lady say that Val has worked at the store in Act 3?

4. What does Sheriff Talbot ask to see of Val's?

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of Music in Orpheus Descending. What role does Music and Art play in the themes of this play? Who represents music and art?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of the Conjure Man in Orpheus Descending. What does he represent? Why is the the last person we see in this play?

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