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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 Larry ask Chris when he orders a glass of wine?
(a) "Is this small enough?"
(b) "When did you start drinking wine?"
(c) "Let me know if you need anything else."
(d) "Well, who's the blond?"

2. What does Chris call the men in his family who chose to become sailors?
(a) Fools.
(b) Rich.
(c) Brave.
(d) Smart.

3. What does Larry agree to hold for Chris?
(a) Pocket change.
(b) A letter.
(c) Book.
(d) Telegram.

4. What city is the bar located in?
(a) New York City.
(b) Miami.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Boston.

5. What does Burke compare Anna to in Act 2 when he sees her for the first time?
(a) Mermaid.
(b) Dolphin.
(c) Sunfish.
(d) Seal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Anna act when Chris returns with her drink in Act 1?

2. What kind of wine does Chris order for Anna in the bar when they are first reunited?

3. What happened to the sailors' steamer in Act 2?

4. How many women are in the bar when Anna arrives at the beginning of the play?

5. What is Anna's reaction when she first sees Burke seated on the deck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anna's impression of the fog at the beginning of Act 2?

2. Why does Anna blame Chris for her terrible past experiences?

3. Describe Anna's response when Burke asks what work she does when she is not sailing with her father.

4. Why has Anna come to New York City?

5. What is Anna's initial reaction when she sees Burke?

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

7. Does Chris think it is a good idea for Anna to travel out to sea on his barge?

8. Describe Anna's experience of being at sea.

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

10. Why does Anna become a prostitute in Minnesota?

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