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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. Whose "wound" did Irwin use as a model for his drawing?

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

3. What words does Irwin say are like a hand enclosing his heart?

4. Who is the Junior Minister at the Department of the Environment?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Isobel insist Katherine lock the deadbolt? What is her response?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Isobel ask Tom about the business deal in Act 2, Scene 2? How does he respond?

8. Why is Isobel not around the office much in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

10. What does Rhonda talk about with Irwin in Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does "The Emptiness of Success" relate to The Secret Rapture? What does this phrase mean to you? What does it mean to the characters in the play? Who embodies this?

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

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