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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. Where has Anna just been released from at the beginning of the play?

2. What does Larry suggest that Chris do after he arrives at the bar?

3. Why does Burke say he got so strong?

4. What city is the bar located in?

5. How does Anna feel about being out at sea in the beginning of Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What references does Burke make about fog at the end of Act 2?

3. What does Burke say about the other sailors in the rowboat?

4. Describe Marthy and Chris's relationship.

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

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

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

8. Why has Anna come to New York City?

9. How does Anna respond when Burke asks her if her past was all a lie?

10. Describe Burke's response to Anna's comments that she has changed.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Anna change in this play? What helps create her transformation? Use textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Burke's impact on Anna. How does he influence her in a positive way? How does she see him as a worthwhile man?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Anna reveal the secret of her past to Burke and Chris? What does she say she was going to do instead? What are the consequences of her revelation?

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