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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. In Act Two: Scene 9, who joins Mary?

2. Why does Arscott think he should be in the middle for the bow at the end of the play?

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

4. When is Dabby planning on escaping in Act Two: Scene 11?

5. In Act Two: Scene 11, who wants to start a theater company?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advice does Wisehammer give Mary during a rehearsal in Act Two: Scene 7?

2. Who comes to join Mary on the beach and what happens in Act Two: Scene 9?

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

4. In Act Two: Scene 5, why does everyone struggle to go on with the rehearsal after Campbell leaves?

5. Who is brought to the rehearsal in Act Two: Scene 5, and why is one prisoner still in chains?

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

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

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

9. Why is it important to measure Liz for her hanging?

10. What does Caesar say about escaping and dying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is decided that the play The Recruiting Officer will be performed in the colony. What is the purpose of putting on a play?

Essay Topic 2

Duckling is Harry Brewer’s mistress. What type of relationship do they have? Why does Brewer struggle to trust Duckling?

Essay Topic 3

Clark is given the job of directing a play using convicts as actors. Why are convicts chosen to be actors? Why does Clark struggle with auditions and assigning roles?

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