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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Chris returns to the cabin when Anna and Burke are embracing in Act 4, what expression first appears in his eye?

2. Where is Anna sitting when Act 4 begins?

3. What religion does Chris say his family was in Sweden?

4. How does Chris respond when Burke says to Anna "I'll be killing you now"?

5. What does Anna say about her cousin Paul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the importance of fog in the play. How does O'Neill use it as a metaphor for both opportunity and uncertainty?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of man versus nature in Anna Christie. How does Burke describe his survival at sea? What stories does Chris share about men overcoming the challenges of the sea?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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