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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. Who does Marion say she's furious with in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What is Katherine carrying when she enters in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What is one of Irwin's files named?

4. What was Robert's profession?

5. Who is left alone with Isobel in Act 1, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the character of Marion. How is she typically dressed? What is her occupation?

3. What does Isobel tell Irwin when he insists she make love to him in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. Why does Marion explode at Isobel in Act 1, Scene 1?

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

6. What does Katherine say are her plans after Robert's death? Why is this a surprise?

7. What does Marion accuse Isobel of not wanting to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

8. Who does Katherine say wants to invest in the firm? Why?

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

10. Why does Irwin say that Rhonda is at the office in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the various conflicts in The Secret Rapture. Which characters embody internal conflict? Where is the conflict established in the play? How does it shift?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of Sacrifice in The Secret Rapture. What does this word mean? How does it apply to the main character? How does it apply to other characters?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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