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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Harry been?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A small time politician.
(c) A smuggler.
(d) A fireman.

2. Where do Cora, Margie, and Pearl place Hickey's parcels?
(a) With the other birthday presents.
(b) By Harry.
(c) In an upstairs room.
(d) In a corner.

3. What does Cora say about Hickey?
(a) He seemed upset.
(b) He was rude.
(c) He seemed different.
(d) He looked horrible.

4. What is Larry's comment about the others and their dreams?
(a) He is glad he does not have any pipe dreams.
(b) Hickey's got the right perspective.
(c) They are just fine the way they are.
(d) Their lives and dreams are a waste of time.

5. What does he say they all will be when they see the truth behind what he is saying?
(a) Angry.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Excited.
(d) Grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rocky tell Lewis and Wetjoen to calm down?

2. How do Pearl and Margie look at each other?

3. What does he say about the person who made these comments?

4. How does Larry describe the regulars' faith?

5. What does Harry say when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place between Larry and Parritt?

2. How does the reader learn about those who had been involved in the Anarchist Movement?

3. What is done to prepare for the birthday party?

4. Who is Hickey?

5. What does Hickey encourage the down-and-outers to do? What is the result of his encouragement?

6. What happens when Lewis and Wetjoen are awakened up by Willie's singing?

7. How does Parritt feel about his mother?

8. What does Hickey begin to list?

9. What happens to Parritt after he leaves the bar?

10. What does Hickey say in his long speech?

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