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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCann tell Goldberg he won't do again near the end of Act 3, Part 1?

2. What does Goldberg offer Stanley congratulations about near the beginning of Act 2, Part 2?

3. What does Goldberg seem hesitant to tell Petey in regards to Stanley in Act 3, Part 1?

4. What does Goldberg say is too harsh in Act 2, Part 3?

5. Who does McCann and Goldberg accuse Stanley of not believing in?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance of Ireland in the play. What importance did Ireland serve to further the story along? What does Ireland have to do with Stanley's past?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the author's use of suspense in the play. What methods did he use to create a sense of suspense in the lives of these characters?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism of the broken drum in the play. In what way might it have represented Stanley's emotional state?

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