Act IV

Question 1

Bereft (adj)

Answer 1

deprived or lacking (neg)

Question 2

Sanctimonious (adj)

Answer 2

sacred; holy (pos)

Question 3

Aspersion (n)

Answer 3

ritual sprinkling of water in a religious (neg/pos)

Question 4

Abstemious (adj)

Answer 4

moderate or sparing (neutral)

Question 5

Varlet (n)

Answer 5

low, vile, rascals (neg)

Question 6

Hymen

Answer 6

Reference to Hymen’s torch, a symbol of love and lasting fortune (when lit)

Question 7

Phoebus

Answer 7

Reference to Phoebus’ steeds that help the rising sun

Question 8

Iris

Answer 8

goddess of rainbows and the messenger of the gods

Question 9

Juno

Answer 9

Queen of the gods, represents marriage, family life and blessings (similar to the Greek goddess Hera)

Question 10

Ceres

Answer 10

goddess of agriculture, and represents fertility, abundance, and harvest (similar to the Greek goddess Demiter)

Question 11

Soliloquy

Answer 11

lengthy speech to the audience, expressing true thoughts and feelings

Question 12

Aside

Answer 12

Small quip or comment meant fo the audience

Question 13

Monologue

Answer 13

lengthy speech directed towards the other characters on stage

Question 14

Motif

Answer 14

recurring patterns of imagery, symbols, and language