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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What expression does Anna have in her eyes as she looks at Burke when he is rushing toward her in Act 3?

2. What does Burke make Anna swear that she is telling the truth about?

3. What does Chris do after Anna says to him he should have had her with him when she was a child?

4. What reason does Chris give Burke about why he doesn't want Anna to leave him all alone?

5. What does Burke say he would believe about Anna if he were sure she is telling him the truth in Act 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Burke hears about Anna's past life, he blames her for destroying him. In your opinion, what does this reveal about Burke's character? Does his harsh judgment of Anna's past behavior reflect on him poorly? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Anna's childhood and life in St. Paul. What led her to run away and eventually become a prostitute? What are her feelings about men in general before she meets Burke?

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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