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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What religious ritual seems to be echoed in the consumption of the peppermint pig? (from Part 6, p. 117 – 133)

The Christian ritual of Marriage.

The Christian ritual of Holy Communion.

The Jewish ritual of circumcision.

The Muslim ritual of breaking the daily fast during Ramadan.

2.

Which character confesses to having bad dreams just like Erik? (from Part 3, p. 53 – 75)

Brigid.

Aimee.

Richard.

Deirdre.

3.

Which of Erik's previously referred-to experiences is ironically counterpointed by the appearance, at the end of the play, of a tunnel of light? (from Part 7, p. 133 – 149)

His encountering a tunnel of darkness in his bad dreams.

His encountering a ray of light while emerging from the tunnel of darkness in his bad dream.

His encountering a metaphorical ray of light in the similarly metaphorical tunnel of emotional darkness associated with his relationship with Deirdre.

His encountering a tunnel of darkness while trying to escape 9/11.

4.

Who is "She-with-no-face"? (from Part 5, p. 98 - 117)

Deirdre's joking nickname for Aimee's girlfriend.

Deirdre's joking nickname for the mysterious woman in Erik's dream.

Deirdre's joking nickname for Momo.

Deirdre's joking nickname for the woman she thinks Erik is having an affair with.

5.

While the family is settling down to dinner, they joke about a family tradition. The joking can be seen as being related to which gift of Deirdre's, presented earlier in the play? (from Part 4, p. 75 – 98)

The Virgin Mary.

The turkey.

The peppermint pig.

The lantern.

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