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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the butler say about the wine cellar?

2. Who is the butler playing?

3. What do the two men explore about Julian?

4. What do these two explore?

5. What does Julian notice about the model of the mansion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal has two caged birds.

Part 1) What type of birds? What relationship do the characters have with these birds?

Part 2) Why has the author chosen this species?

Part 3) What might these two birds signify?

Essay Topic 2

Julian wonders if he slept with the Virgin Mary.

Part 1) Why does he believe this?

Part 2) What does this say about Julian's religious beliefs?

Part 3) What does this reveal to the audience about Julian's character?

Essay Topic 3

Many aspects of this play are not what they seem.

Part 1) Describe two of them.

Part 2) How do you feel about these aspects? Why?

Part 3) How does this lead to one of the play's themes? What is this theme?

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