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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. What does Marion say regarding Katherine in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What does Isobel think Katherine would do if she fired her?

3. Who does Marion suggest Isobel put on the board?

4. Why is Tom building a swimming pool in his back garden?

5. Who says, "There's actually a moment when you see the spirit depart from the body"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who leaves a letter outside the door in Act 1, Scene 3? What does it say? What does Isobel say?

2. What does Tom say is the difference between men and women in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What is different about the embrace between Tom and Marion in the end of the play?

4. Who is Irwin? What is he doing in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 3?

5. What is the setting of Act 2, Scene 2? Who is present at the beginning of this scene and what are they discussing?

6. Describe the setting of Act 1, Scene 1. What happens before anyone speaks?

7. Why does Isobel hesitate in signing the contract with Tom and Marion?

8. What does Katherine complain about in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2? Why?

9. What does Irwin say to Isobel after the others leave in Act 1, Scene 4? What is her response?

10. What about Rhonda seems to turn Irwin on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of foreshadowing in The Secret Rapture. What objects, people, or symbols are elements of foreshadowing that the author uses? How and when do these recur?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of Imagery in The Secret Rapture. In your answer, define the terms "simile" and "metaphor." Give examples of each.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Marion and Isobel. How are these characters alike? How are they different? What are the faults of each?

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