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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Isobel say to Katherine she will do if Katherine asks her to in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Who does Rhonda say loves gossip?

3. Why does Irwin say he draws?

4. What does Isobel gather before leaving in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Where does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of liberal versus conservative political views in The Secret Rapture. How does Hare incorporate this theme in the characters and the plot?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the plot structure of The Secret Rapture. Include examples and define the terms of Rising Action, Climax, and Falling action in your discussion.

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