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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 Miss Alice will do?

2. To what does the poem lead?

3. For what do the lawyer and butler say that Julian has been looking?

4. What does the butler say when at last he softens?

5. Why do the butler and Julian run to the chapel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The conspirators leave Julian to die.

Part 1) Who kills him? Why is he killed?

Part 2) Why do they leave him to die?

Part 3) What is the author's purpose for killing this character? What message does this send to the audience?

Essay Topic 2

Most of the play takes place in a mansion.

Part 1) Who lives in this mansion? What is odd about this person?

Part 2) How does the decor reflect the mansion's owner?

Part 3) What is the significance of this mansion?

Essay Topic 3

Julian falls in love with Miss Alice.

Part 1) Describe Miss Alice.

Part 2) Why does he fall in love with her?

Part 3) How does his love for her affect his judgment? How might this reflect humanity?

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