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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. What does Hurst tell Annie to do when she moves towards him?

2. Where does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

3. Who does Mrs. Hitchcock ask to pour the Bargee's drink?

4. What is the name of the collier Musgrave collides with as he leaves the bar?

5. How does Musgrave tell the soldiers to act in the pub?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hurst say he joined Musgrave in his mission?

2. What does Hurst remind Musgrave about their current situation?

3. What do the Bargee and Musgrave talk about as they prepare to cast off?

4. How does the Bargee start the celebration at the end of Act 3, Scene 1, Part 2?

5. What does Mrs. Hitchcock tell Musgrave about the Bargee and the dragoons?

6. What do Sparky. Hurst and Attercliffe do while they wait for Musgrave?

7. What does the fact that the Bargee refers to himself as Old Joe say about his character?

8. What is the killing cycle Musgrave talks about in Act 3, Scene 1, Part 2?

9. How does the mayor deal with the rioting?

10. Why does Musgrave not want Mrs. Hitchcock to mention Hicks to his men?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the author's life. In what way are his life and personality is reflected in the book? Does uphold the views he expresses in the play in his own life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine their real life equivalent. How did the author adapt it for his play.

1. The British army

2. Town life

3. Deserters

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