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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 does Anna say to Chris when he comes on to the deck of the barge when she and Burke are talking in Act 2?
(a) She resents his bullying tone.
(b) She acts jealous of his attention to Burke.
(c) She is friendly.
(d) She invites him to join them.

2. How does Larry respond when Chris orders a drink for himself at the end of Act 1?
(a) "She's reformin' you already."
(b) "What? You don't want a larger size?"
(c) "You're done."
(d) "Good choice!"

3. What does Anna hope to achieve by visiting Chris?
(a) To have a rest at his home.
(b) To get some money.
(c) To take his photograph.
(d) To ask him to go to Florida with her.

4. What is the name of the bar where Act 1 is set?
(a) The Schooner.
(b) Larry's Saloon.
(c) Johnny-the-Priest's Saloon.
(d) The Longshoreman Saloon.

5. What is the playwright's description of Anna when she first enters the bar?
(a) Dressed like a nurse.
(b) Short and redheaded.
(c) Tall, handsome, and run-down in health.
(d) Brown hair and vibrant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Anna's opinion about the fog?

2. How long ago did Chris last see Anna?

3. What does Larry agree to hold for Chris?

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

5. What happened to the other sailors in the open boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Chris's reaction to seeing Anna and Burke in conversation.

2. Does Anna seem uncertain about living with her father?

3. Describe Burke's physical appearance when he returns to the cabin to speak with Anna after their argument.

4. How do Anna and Chris celebrate their reunion?

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

6. Describe Chris's physical and emotional state when he returns to the cabin after two days.

7. Why has Anna come to New York City?

8. What is Anna planning at the beginning of Act 4?

9. How does Burke feel about himself when he returns to the cabin to Anna after two days of drinking and fighting?

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

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