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

Short Answer Questions

1. The King, Confessor and courtiers leave, with some of the courtiers doing what to Julian?

2. How does the King take the Confessor to mean by his statement regarding executions?

3. How does Sigismund react when Julian reveals himself?

4. What does Sigismund tell the Doctor and Anton, when they run in?

5. Why does Olivier want weapons drawn on Sigismund?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The dramatic and thematic point of Act 2, Scene 1 is to highlight the difference between earthly influence and spiritual power.

Part 1) Who in this play represents earthly influence? Who represents spiritual power? How is the difference between these highlighted?

Part 2) How is this the theme? What has led up to this theme?

Part 3) How does this theme reinforce the thematic point regarding the value of the spirit, as well as the author's view of earthly influence versus spiritual power?

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

Sigismund's sanity is questioned in Act. 4.

Part 1) Describe Sigismund in this act. Why is his sanity questioned?

Part 2) What is your conclusion to this question regarding his sanity? Why?

Part 3) How might this relate to Christ and the people with which he came into contact?

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