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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following expressions is used in Chapter 3 to describe the old woman?

2. What act follows the dancing girl in the show that Maggie and Pete attend?

3. When Mudder curses Maggie, what does she call her?

4. Who tries to warn the boys that Jimmie's father is approaching?

5. When does Chapter 4 say that Jimmie first began to be arrested?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mudder express her anger with Jimmie's fighting?

2. Where does Pete take Maggie to amuse and impress her? Give at least two specific examples.

3. When Maggie comes out of the room after Jimmie's fight with Mudder, what does she see?

4. Why are the "philosophers" of Rum Alley puzzled by Maggie's development?

5. Briefly describe Mudder's appearance and demeanor when she is thrown out of the saloon.

6. Describe the fear that begins to rise in Maggie's heart as she looks at the people around her.

7. What is Jimmie's attitude toward well-dressed men?

8. How does Pete's reappearance in the story affect Maggie's view of her life and surroundings?

9. What is Maggie's reaction to the show? Give specific examples of her behavior.

10. How does Pete's nonchalance and indifference at the show make Maggie feel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Our perceptions of people and things are often dictated by our social class and cultural norms. As Maggie travels through the various districts mentioned in Chapter 17, we see a variety of different perceptions. Trace Maggie's path through the city and comment on the attitudes and perceptions she experiences. Identify at least three distinct social classes or districts.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Maggie is rejected by friends and strangers alike. Select three of the following characters and discuss in detail the ways and reasons they rejected Maggie:

A) Mudder.

B) Jimmie.

C) Pete.

D) The Rum Alley neighbors.

E) The stout, well-dressed gentleman in Chapter 16.

F) The tall young man with a cigarette in Chapter 17.

Essay Topic 3

Maggie emerges into young adulthood as the indisputable beauty of Rum Alley. The "philosophers" of Rum Alley debate how Maggie underwent such a dramatic physical transformation. They also discuss her beauty in terms of its potential consequences. Is Maggie's beauty an asset or a liability for her? Support your answer with evidence from the book.

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