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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sparky suggest he and Annie run off to?

2. What does Musgrave say he is afraid of?

3. What represents love in Attercliffe's song?

4. What does Musgrave say they need to start to keep the town quiet for six hours?

5. What can Sparky not find in Act 2, Scene 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of a soldier.

1) What is the role of a soldier?

2) What makes a good soldier?

3) In what way does Musgrave have the right characteristics to succeed as a soldier?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the construction of Arden's argument.

1) How does he introduce his ideas?

2) How does he construct his ideas to come to logical conclusion?

3) What weaknesses and strengths can you identify in Arden's argument?

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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