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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom enter carrying in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. Who says, "You felt that? And you also felt that this was my fault" in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What does Marion do to Katherine in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. How much does Tom anticipate compensating the workers?

5. What does Irwin say that Isobel has done to him in Act 2, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the characteristics of Sir David Hare's literary style that can be seen in The Secret Rapture? Discuss and define these and give examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Hare's unusual use of exposition in The Secret Rapture. What is the technique he employs in the play? What effect does this technique have?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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