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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. What is the bartender's demeanor?

2. What are the men doing at the beginning of Chapter 7?

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

4. What drink does the Swede order?

5. What is the demeanor of the Easterner and the cowboy as the men prepare to go outside?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the cowboy and the Easterner anticipate the fight as they stand in the cold?

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

4. What is the response of the men when the Swede wants them to drink with him?

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

6. How does Chapter 8 begin?

7. Describe the weather the men encounter when they go outside for the fight.

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

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

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 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

Antagonism takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

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