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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 Chris order for himself when he gets Anna a glass of wine?
(a) Ginger ale.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) One small beer.
(d) Gatorade.

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

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

4. What color is Anna's hair?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Blonde.

5. What does Anna want to learn more about from Marthy?
(a) Marthy's background.
(b) Her father's life.
(c) Her uncle's whereabouts.
(d) The best place to find a job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is described as having choirboy looks?

2. What is the playwright's description of Anna when she first enters the bar?

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

4. According to Marthy, what does Chris think of Anna?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Chris not see Anna from the time she was five?

2. What is Burke's response to Anna's revelation about her past life?

3. Describe Chris and Anna's reunion.

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

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

6. Why does Chris try to dissuade Anna from liking life at sea?

7. What is Anna's reaction when she returns from the docks to the cabin and finds Burke there?

8. Why does Anna tells Burke "good-by" after saying she loves him?

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

10. Why has Anna come to New York City?

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