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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. Who was in the family that Anna lived with after her mother died?

2. What is a Bo'sun according to Chris?

3. How many days were the sailors in the open boat?

4. What does Chris say will help Anna get strong and healthy?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Chris describe his family's history as sailors?

5. What is the setting of Act 1?

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

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

8. Why does Burke propose to Anna after just a short acquaintance?

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

10. How does Chris plan to help support Anna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does the ending of the play reveal a feeling of foreboding? What do Burke and Chris say about their future on the sea? Does Anna sense this foreboding and choose to ignore it? How?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Chris's view of the sea and its "dirty ole tricks." Why does he blame his problems on the sea?

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