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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. To whom in the crowd does the "painted" girl throw her glances?

2. When the old woman tells her tale in Chapter 10, what does she say that Maggie asks Pete?

3. What drink do Jimmie and his companion order?

4. As he refuses to take Pete's money, what does the waiter call Pete?

5. Who does Maggie meet as she wanders among the rows of houses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jimmie do when the policeman arrives to break up the saloon fight?

2. Why does the old woman stop Jimmie to report what she witnessed in the hallway?

3. How might Maggie's story be different if the stout gentleman she encounters in the suburbs stops to help her?

4. Describe the decor of the saloon where Pete works as a bartender.

5. How do attitudes change toward the "painted" girl as she moves through the various districts of the city?

6. Compare Pete's attitude toward Nellie to Maggie's attitude toward Pete.

7. How does Pete rationalize his lack of guilt in the situation with Maggie?

8. What is the state of the apartment when Jimmie arrives home in Chapter 10?

9. As the fight between Jimmie and his companion and Pete progresses, a beer glass is thrown. What happens next?

10. What is Maggie's reaction to the "painted" women she passes on her way out of the hall? Why does she react this way?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maggie's reaction to the "painted" women in Chapter 12 is one of the most obvious examples of foreshadowing in this book. Discuss the concept of foreshadowing and explain how Maggie's reaction is an example of foreshadowing. Use specific citations from the text to support your points.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the morality of Rum Alley based on each of the following scenarios:

A) Fader and Mudder disciplining violence with more violence.

B) The old woman trading her kindness for favors.

C) Jimmie fighting to protect the old woman's beer.

Essay Topic 3

Maggie is ultimately responsible for her decisions and the path of her life, but several other characters play a role in Maggie's development. Identify at least three characters that have an impact on Maggie's life and analyze their level of responsibility for Maggie's tragic end.

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