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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. After the Swede leaves, Scully and _____________ both share that they would like to fight the Swede.

2. Who does the Swede mimic before leaving the hotel?

3. Who dominates the conversation during the meal?

4. What meal is served at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What does the bartender ultimately ask the Swede?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author use foreshadowing in the behavior of Johnnie and the Swede prior to the card game?

2. What do the stove and the cardboard box represent in Chapter 7?

3. How does the cowboy's anger exhibit during the fight and what does he yell?

4. Explain how each of the characters responds in character to the accusation of cheating.

5. What is the Swede's fear about the fight initially?

6. What ensues after the Swede accuses Johnnie of cheating?

7. Describe the Swede's snide behavior as he leaves the hotel.

8. How does the author show that Scully has lost all reserves and control of his behavior after the Swede leaves?

9. How does the fight actually end?

10. How can the supper at the hotel be described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of the Easterner. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Scully, Johnnie, the Easterner and the cowboy. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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