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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. Where did Rose meet Jack?

2. What is Rosario's mark?

3. Who does Serafina blame for her recent trouble with her daughter?

4. What is Estelle's surname?

5. What is the name of the woman who comes to the house in this scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Rosa say her mother is moaning?

2. Why does Father de Leo say he could not come earlier?

3. What does Rosa say Jack told her about dancing on the dance floor?

4. What is Assunta's occupation?

5. What sound comes from the back of the cottage?

6. What lesson does Serafina say Alvaro should learn?

7. Why is Rosa so sad?

8. Describe the play's setting.

9. How does Assunta comfort Serafina?

10. Who is waiting outside Serafina's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Asde from the main character examine the way the author uses the other characters in the play. When does he introduce and take them away from the story? What effect does it have on the story?

Essay Topic 2

Pick two characters from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the play's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

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