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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 is Claire's 8th husband's occupation?

2. What nationality is Claire's 8th husband?

3. From what language is The Visit translated?

4. To whom does the mayor make a toast in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Where did the millionairess found a hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who comes looking for money in Act 1, Scene 1? Who do the townspeople blame for their situation?

2. Where is Ill going in Act 2, Scene 3? Who does he meet there?

3. How has the mayor's tone changed regarding Ill in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. What does Ill say to Claire in his attempts to woo her in the Village Wood? How does she respond?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, is the town already set to kill Ill? What is his principle concern?

6. In the beginning of Act 2, what does Ill see from his window? What does he do?

7. What is the reaction to Ill's points in Act 2, Scene 3? How do they blockade him?

8. What does Claire ask to tour in the town? What do the townspeople note about her presence?

9. Who delivers exposition about the town in the opening scene of the play? What is revealed?

10. Describe the foreshadowing which takes place in Act 1, Scenes 1 and 2 in Claire's questioning.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of power and control in the play. How does Claire embody this theme? What choices has she made which contribute to this?

Essay Topic 2

What opinion of religion does the author express in the play? How is this thematically and symbolically represented?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of vengeance and justice in The Visitor. How are these themes manifested and by whom? Are they successful?

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