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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. Jess gets into the asylum by posing as Butch Al's ___________.

2. What kind of business does Jess learn that Butch Jan has opened?

3. Who is the man that Jess befriends in Chapter 16?

4. What message does Jess write to Ruth?

5. Who inadvertently refers to Jess as "she" at a union meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ruth have trepidation about returning to Buffalo with Jess?

2. What precipitates Jess' move to New York City?

3. Describe Jess' life after she arrives in New York City and realizes she cannot stay in the apartment with no lock on the door.

4. What does Ruth inadvertently do to harm Jess' job just as Duffy did years ago and how does Jess respond this time?

5. Describe the conditions of factories in the 1970s, which is ten years after Jess has been working in them.

6. Explain the symbolism of Jess' jaw being wired shut after the attack in the subway.

7. What role does Jess take on with the union and what is her motivation?

8. Describe how living in New York City elevates Jess' life in many ways.

9. What is the significance of the apartment fire to Jess?

10. What is the irony of Jess moving next door to Ruth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character, and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one theme in the play. Identify at least two themes in the play. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

Feinberg is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony. Briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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