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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Man's response when the Woman asks where he is going in the second scene?
(a) He laughs and walks away.
(b) He breaks down and cries.
(c) He lies to her.
(d) He is unable and unprepared to tell her.

2. What does the Man say about the flowers in the vase?
(a) They do not grow nearby.
(b) They are ugly.
(c) They are beautiful.
(d) They are poisonous.

3. What does the Woman bring inside the room in Scene 2?
(a) Her own sword.
(b) Her pet bird.
(c) A silk kimono.
(d) The vase of flowers.

4. What reason does the Woman give for how she gets her flowers?
(a) She walks and picks them.
(b) Visitors bring them.
(c) They are left on her doorstep.
(d) She buys them at the market.

5. What is the first thing the Woman does for the Man?
(a) Removes his shoes.
(b) Brings food.
(c) Pours tea.
(d) Takes his cloak.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Woman says she is glad to hear what?

2. What does the Man do when he hears the noise that disturbs him?

3. What does the Man ask the Woman when she tells him her fears?

4. Why does the Man say he can do so much work?

5. Who are the two main characters?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Woman say about her name?

2. What does the Woman warn the Man about, and what does this mean?

3. What is the Woman doing for the Man, and what does he say in the beginning of Scene 8?

4. What does the Man tell the Woman about her music in Scene 5?

5. How does the Man feel about the Woman's taking away his sword?

6. Why does the Man send the Woman away in Scene 7?

7. What happens after the Man and Woman bid each other goodnight on the first night they meet?

8. What does the Man say when the when the Woman inquires about his decision in Scene 2?

9. What is the symbolism of the flute at the end of the play?

10. How has the Man's attitude toward the Woman changed in Scene 8 compared to the previous scenes, and why?

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