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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the King's judgment regarding Sigismund?

2. What does the King point out about the room?

3. What does Sigismund say about Marcus Aurelius?

4. What does the Gypsy Girl magically cause to emerge from the earth?

5. How does the Gypsy Girl respond when one of the rebels asks her where Olivier is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poetic language is used.

Part 1) Is poetic language used throughout the entire play? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why might the author choose to use poetic language?

Part 3) Is this more effective and engaging than more prosaic writing? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

There is a contrast between Olivier and Sigismund.

Part 1) Describe each character. Why might they be the way they are?

Part 2) How do they differ? Why do they differ?

Part 3) How do these differences guide the action that takes place throughout the play? What role does Olivier play in Sigismund's death?

Essay Topic 3

Negative comments are made about Jews.

Part 1) What are the comments that are made? Why are they made?

Part 2) How would audiences in 1930s Germany react to these comments? Would their reactions different from how audiences would react today? Why or why not?

Part 3) What is the author's opinion of Jews, based on this play? Explain.

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