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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the two Gypsy Girls say about Olivier's march to power?

2. How does Adam communicate with Sigismund?

3. What does the King tell Sigismund is his first responsibility as prince?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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