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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 says, "The guns are getting nearer. God, will nobody leave us in peace"?

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

3. What is Isobel offered to sign in Act 1, Scene 4?

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

5. What does Tom carry in with him in Act 1, Scene 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Irwin compare himself to Katherine in Act 2, Scene 3? Why does he not understand Katherine's place with Isobel?

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

5. What about Rhonda seems to turn Irwin on?

6. What happened to Isobel the night at the movies with Irwin and Rhonda?

7. What is the main reason Gordon left the firm, according to Irwin?

8. What does Marion say about Tom's trustworthiness in business in Act 1, Scene 4?

9. What does Marion say about Isobel to Irwin after hearing about their breakup?

10. What does Katherine burst into the office with in Act 1, Scene 3? What is insensitive about her purchase?

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 role that "Dependency" plays in The Secret Rapture. Which characters are afflicted with dependencies? How?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the differences between the critical response of The Secret Rapture in London versus New York. What argument came about because of how the play was received in America? What do you think about this argument?

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