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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, how does Miriamne entice Mio to stay?

2. What is Miriamne's ethnic background?

3. Which character surprises the cast with an appearance in Act 2?

4. Who tells Mio to leave the apartment?

5. Where does Miriamne tell the tramp to lie down?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how radical behavior among the characters (radicalism) is used to express the themes of the play. What is the rationale behind the radical behavior exhibited by some characters? How might Anderson's personal experiences have affected his characters' acceptance of radicalism?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of symbolism in the play. What is the significance of Lucia's piano? Discuss the significance of the use, ban, and removal of the piano in the drama. What is the significance of Garth's violin? Discuss the significance of the damage done to the violin and the sound of the violin in Act 3.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the use of irony in the play. What ironies result from the conflict between Mio's desire for revenge and his love for Miriamne? What is the purpose of the ironies evident in the play? Is irony an effective tool for changing behavior?

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