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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened the last time Trock asked someone if he was all through?

2. Who offers Judge Gaunt food in Act 2?

3. Why can't anyone locate the dead body in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. What name does Mio give Trock in Act 2?

5. Why does Mio refuse to kiss Miriamne at the end of Act 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how Anderson's style of writing imitates that of Shakespeare. How does Anderson's use of language, sentence structure, dramatic conventions, and character development mimic that of Shakespeare? What philosophies do Anderson and Shakespeare seem to share?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the references to death present in the play. Compare realistic references to death with figurative references to death. What do these references foreshadow for the characters either speaking about death or the characters being referred to in the line?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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