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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In reaction to Mrs. Grant's testimony in Act 3, Part 2, how does Burns inadvertently reveal where Williams is hiding?
2. What is Peggy doing as she goes to leave in Act 2, Part 5?
3. Who does Hildy try to pass the gun to as the other reporters grab him in Act 3, Part 2?
4. Who does Peggy blame for distracting Hildy in Act 2, Part 5?
5. As he escorts the messenger out in Act 2, Part 3, what does the Mayor tell him to do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Act 2, Part 4, Mollie throws herself out of the window to protect Williams. That act affects the characters and the theme of the play in various ways.
1) Describe how Mollie's desperate decision affected Hildy, his situation, and the possible ways it may change how he views his upcoming decision.
2) Describe the way Mollie's actions affect the other reporters. What does it show about the possible dangers of their outlook throughout the play?
3) Explain the literary effect of Mollie's decision. Which techniques does it represent and why?
Essay Topic 2
Burns and the mayor show many similar character traits as the story unfolds. Describe these similarities and what they mean for both characters. In particular, what does it represent for Burns in an ironic, or even hypocritical sense? Be sure to use the play to provide specific examples.
Essay Topic 3
In Act 2, Part 4, Williams escapes from jail, causing Hildy to act on his reporter's instincts and choose to follow the story. Analyze his decision at that point in the play based on two factors:
1) Was the decision made purely out of instinct, or did he consider the alternatives, and consciously make it?
2) What is the association between Hildy's character and his decision? Based on the kind of person he is and the values he has, did he really have a choice? Why or why not?
Be sure to include specific examples from the play to support your opinions and analysis.
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