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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 says he would like the chance to fight the Swede?

2. Who serves the meal to the guests?

3. What does the cowboy ask the Swede?

4. How do Scully's daughters react to the Swede during the meal?

5. Who jumps in the air when the fight begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. What words mark the climax of the story?

2. How do the cowboy and Scully erupt after the Swede leaves the hotel?

3. How does Chapter 8 begin?

4. How do the characters remain in their stereotypical roles during and after the fight?

5. What is the irony of the gambler's character?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Crane choose to use these places in the drama?

Essay Topic 3

Crane is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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