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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 that she and Tom are willing to do with Irwin's salary?

2. What does Irwin ask Isobel to do at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

3. Who does Katherine say wants to make an investment in the firm in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What does Katherine say she's celebrating in Act 1, Scene 3?

5. Who does Irwin say that landed on Isobel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Marion's response when Isobel enters in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What is Isobel's response when Irwin tells her he loves her in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Marion come to the bedroom to get in Act 1, Scene 1? Why?

4. Why does Isobel tell Irwin she is gathering Katherine's things from the office in Act 2?

5. What does Marion accuse Isobel of doing with the expansion in Act 2? How does Isobel respond?

6. Why doesn't Marion like Katherine?

7. What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 4? What is taking place at the beginning of this scene?

8. What does Isobel tell Katherine about her coming to work for her? How does Katherine justify it?

9. What truth does Marion admit about herself in the final scene?

10. Why does Isobel suggest she stay alone with Katherine after the funeral? How does Marion respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Irwin's actions and objectives in The Secret Rapture. What changes does his character undergo? What does he represent symbolically?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the title of the play. What does "The Secret Rapture" refer to? How does this apply to the themes and symbols in the play?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the character of Katherine. Is this character a protagonist or antagonist? Mention her age, demeanor, and characteristics. How does she relate to the other characters in the play?

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