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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 is Larry's job?
(a) Dishwasher.
(b) Cook.
(c) Waiter.
(d) Bartender.

2. What gesture does Chris make at the sea at the end of Act 2?
(a) Bows to it reverentially.
(b) Shakes his fist at it with bitter hatred.
(c) Stands before it with open arms.
(d) Claps his hands with joy.

3. What job at sea does Burke mention as paying enough so he could afford a little house?
(a) Stokehole of a proper ship.
(b) Polishing the tack.
(c) Fixing sails.
(d) Scrubbing the deck.

4. What is Larry reading behind the bar when Chris orders a glass of wine for Anna?
(a) Novel.
(b) Comics.
(c) Newspaper.
(d) Biology book.

5. How long ago did Chris last see Anna?
(a) Three years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) Fifteen years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burke compare Anna to in Act 2 when he sees her for the first time?

2. Where are Chris and Anna when Act 2 begins?

3. What is the name of Chris's barge?

4. What does Chris call the sea in Act 2 when he and Anna are talking in the fog?

5. What kind of job does Anna tell Burke she has?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what Anna reveals about her past to Chris and Burke.

2. Describe Anna's reaction to how Burke keeps his promise to go to "the other side of the earth" where he will never see Anna again.

3. Why does Chris change his mind and tell Burke him and Anna should marry after all?

4. Describe the crucifix that Burke uses so Anna can swear that he is the only man she has ever loved.

5. How does Anna stand up for herself against Burke?

6. What does Chris do when he is alone in the cabin after Anna leaves to walk to the end of the dock?

7. Describe Chris's reaction to the news that Anna and Burke have resolved their conflict and will wed the next morning.

8. How are Burke and Chris's thoughts on setting off to sea different from Anna?

9. Describe Anna's reaction to Burke's marriage proposal.

10. Describe Chris's appearance.

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