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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. Man One says that every bridesmaid was a what in Act 3, Scene 2?

2. What does the author write gives rise to speech in the postscript?

3. What does the Doctor say that Ill died of in the end of the play?

4. What is the name of the factory in the town which is mentioned in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What do the reporters want a photograph of Ill selling?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the outcome of the vote in Act 3, Scene 4? How do the townspeople justify it?

2. What does Ill thank Claire for in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. How did the child of Ill and Claire die?

4. What are Ill's final requests before dying?

5. What does Durrenmatt say regarding the setting of the play?

6. What is absurd about the proposition made to Claire in Act 3, Scene 1?

7. What does Claire reveal to her guests in Act 3, Scene 1 regarding Guellen?

8. What does Claire respond to the offer in Act 3, Scene 1?

9. What are Claire's final words to Ill in Act 3, Scene 3?

10. What takes place in the climax of the play? Where is this scene located?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the use of foreshadowing in The Visit. What are some examples of foreshadowing established as early as Act 1, Scene 1? What does this dialogue foretell?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the symbolism of Claire's appearance. What hair color does she have? Is she attractive? How old is the character? What does this symbolism relate to thematically?

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