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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 King point out about the room?

2. What has the King ordered Julian to be for the rest of his life?

3. What does the King say to the Confessor about Sigismund?

4. Why does the King withdraw with Julian?

5. Why does the King say that he must be obeyed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sigismund comments that he is his own father and son.

Part 1) Why does he say this? How is he both his own father and son?

Part 2) What does this statement symbolize?

Part 3) Compare his relationship with his father to Christ's with his Father.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The relationship between Sigismund and the Children's King is important.

Part 1) Describe their relationship. Why is their relationship like this?

Part 2) Why is their relationship important?

Part 3) What does their relationship symbolize? What is the audience supposed to get from this relationship? Why?

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