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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Tramp enter the apartment in Act 2?

2. At the end of Act 1, why does Mio remain outside after all the other characters have left?

3. In Act 2, which character does Miriamne describe as "a king among men?"

4. Why does the Tramp laugh at the judge in Act 2?

5. What has Professor Hobhouse written?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of the relationships between fathers and sons in the play. How do Mio and Garth's experiences with murder affect their relationships with their fathers? Which son appears to value his father more and why?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the conflict between hatred and forgiveness in the play. Describe how Mio's perceptions of hate and forgiveness change throughout the play. How does Trock's hatred affect his character and those around him? What roles do hatred and forgiveness play in the final outcome of the drama?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of fate and destiny in the play. What destinies are the characters fated to receive and what lessons are learned by the audience as a result? Does Anderson present destiny as a predetermined fate or a result of personal choices?

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