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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. What does Miss Alice do when Julian is still in his dreamlike state, musing on the greatness of sacrifice?

3. What do the two men wonder about Julian's mental state?

4. Where does Julian kneel?

5. What happens as Miss Alice spreads her arms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Cardinal and the lawyer have known each other since childhood.

Part 1) How do you know this?

Part 2) Describe their relationship. Why do they act this way towards each other?

Part 3) Compare and contrast these two characters.

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

Julian wants to make a sacrifice.

Part 1) How do you know this?

Part 2) Why does he want to make a sacrifice?

Part 3) What sacrifice does he make? Is it the sacrifice he had intended? Why or why not?

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