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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. Who remains quiet and observing during the meal?

2. Who tells the Swede that the Swede has won?

3. Where do the men decide to hold the fight?

4. What does the bartender do when the Swede becomes more demanding?

5. What does Scully do during the card game?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the cowboy show that he is still agitated by the fight and what is Scully's response toward him?

2. What is the significance of the debt between the Swede and Scully and the cash register at the end of the story?

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

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

5. What words mark the climax of the story?

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

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

8. How does the Swede's obnoxious behavior result in his death?

9. Describe the conversation between the Swede and the bartender.

10. How is another card game decided after supper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of men in the 1800s when the men in the play are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century men do not have?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Johnnie and the Swede. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

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