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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Joe, life on the streets is ___________.
(a) War.
(b) Musical.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Chaotic.

2. Why does Lorna say she does not like Joe?
(a) He swears.
(b) He is rude.
(c) He's too much inside himself.
(d) He's not very attractive.

3. What does Lorna ask Mr. Bonaparte?
(a) If he likes her.
(b) If Joe has the makings of a boxer.
(c) If he will loan her some money.
(d) If he would bless her marriage to Joe.

4. Which of the following does Joe not tell Lorna about music's effect on him?
(a) It means the world to him.
(b) It makes him feel like a man.
(c) He belongs in the world.
(d) He plans to become a superstar.

5. Who is Lorna?
(a) Tom Moody's girlfriend.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A secretary.
(d) A high school cheerleader.

6. Who does Mr. Bonaparte think should decide the best career direction for Joe?
(a) Anna.
(b) Joe.
(c) Mr. Carp.
(d) Mr. Bonaparte.

7. What does Joe do before leaving for the train station?
(a) Plays the violin.
(b) Changes clothes.
(c) Brushes his hair.
(d) Has some lunch.

8. What does Tom promise Lorna is Kaplan wins?
(a) To marry her.
(b) To send her on a cruise.
(c) To take a vacation with her.
(d) To buy her something expensive.

9. Which two characters are engaged in a conversation?
(a) Joe and Anna.
(b) Moody and Lorna.
(c) Joe and Lorna.
(d) Anna and Siggie.

10. What does Mr. Bonaparte tell Joe before Joe leaves?
(a) He will always love him.
(b) He is his favorite child.
(c) Joe's being a boxer is not OK with him.
(d) To call home every night.

11. Mr. Bonaparte tells Roxy and Moody about Joe's skills as a _________________.
(a) Mechanic.
(b) Cook.
(c) Violinist.
(d) Sculptor.

12. What is Joe doing at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Playing the violin.
(b) Working out.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Packing a suitcase.

13. What has Mr. Bonaparte just purchased for Joe?
(a) Violin.
(b) New car.
(c) Laptop.
(d) New suit.

14. Where is Joe going on a boxing tour?
(a) The Northwest.
(b) The Southeast.
(c) New England.
(d) The Midwest.

15. What does Tokio say Joe needs to become a better fighter?
(a) More promotion.
(b) New gloves.
(c) Experience.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Golden Boy in the play?

2. What does Moody say about Joe's behavior lately?

3. According to Roxy, Joe fights as though ______________________.

4. What does Joe say he wants to buy?

5. What does Joe ask of his father before leaving?

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