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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 time is the meal served at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. Who becomes the referee for the fight?

3. Where do the men decide to go to settle the argument?

4. Who is the man accused of cheating?

5. Which of the following does not describe the conditions outside?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What words mark the climax of the story?

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

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

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

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

8. How does the fight actually end?

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

10. How does Chapter 8 begin?

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 the overall setting for the story. Why does Crane use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

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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