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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Burke have Anna say after she swears that she will never again act the way she had in the past?

3. How many days have passed between the end of Act 3 and the beginning of Act 4?

4. Where is Anna sitting when Act 4 begins?

5. What does Chris want to leave the barge to go and get at the end of Act 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Exploitation of women is evident in Anna Christie. How does O'Neill present this theme in the play, and how does Anna fight against it?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of person is Anna? How does she bring out the best in Chris and Burke? Does she seem like a strong person? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the ways in which you see Anna acting as an independent woman who can take care of herself. What is her reaction when Chris and Burke begin ordering her around? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

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