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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act Two: Scene 11, what vision does Dabby have?
(a) Herself returning to England.
(b) The convicts getting a standing ovation.
(c) Mary doing a wonderful job in the play.
(d) A successful play and her returning to Devon.

2. Why does Liz say that Wisehammer is not English?
(a) Because he is Jewish.
(b) Because he was born in France.
(c) Because he was born in Italy.
(d) Because he was born in Germany.

3. In Act Two: Scene 5, since Arscott fainted, how many more lashes does he have to receive for his punishment?
(a) 53.
(b) 70.
(c) 49.
(d) 68.

4. What illness does Ketch say that the aborigines have?
(a) Small pox.
(b) Diptheria.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Measles.

5. What did Liz's older brother suggest she do to make a living?
(a) Pickpocket.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Take in washing.
(d) Seamstress.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take to hang Tom Barret?

2. At the beginning of Act Two: Scene 9, where are Mary and Clark?

3. How many parts does Wisehammer have to play in The Recruiting Officer?

4. In Act Two: Scene 11, what does Arscott think of when he say his lines?

5. Who does Liz say can take Duckling's part if she cannot perform?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sideway want to do after the play?

2. What evidence is there that Liz stole the food?

3. Why does Clark end the rehearsal in Act Two: Scene 7?

4. What conversation do Mary and Clark have before the play begins?

5. Why does Brewer want Ketch to do in Act Two: Scene 6, and why is Liz not cooperating?

6. What do Mary and Ketch say about the "savages" watching the play?

7. How did Liz become a criminal?

8. What rations do prisoners and soldiers receive, and how does Ross feel about that?

9. What does Duckling say and do when Brewer dies?

10. What does Phillip say about humanity and about redeming Liz Morden?

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