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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. According to Joe, life on the streets is ___________.

2. Which one of Tom's fighters is fighting tonight?

3. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Which of the following characters is not listening to Roxy talk?

5. What does Siggie want Mr. Bonaparte to buy him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lorna's life shown to be in stark contrast to the environment in which Joe grew up?

2. Explain the irony of Fuseli calling Joe the "golden boy."

3. How does Joe reveal his love for Lorna?

4. What are Moody and Roxy's plans to get Joe to be a more aggressive fighter?

5. How does the author foreshadow Joe and Lorna's relationship in this scene?

6. Explain how Eddie Fuseli and Joe's expensive car symbolize danger for Joe.

7. How is Joe's loss of his musical dream impacting his fighting career?

8. What does Roxy say is Joe's problem as a boxer?

9. How does Lorna respond to Joe's sharing his feelings with her?

10. How does Fuseli symbolize the final break between Joe and his family and a more artistic way of life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The search for The American Dream is an important theme in GOLDEN BOY. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the ongoing conflict between Joe and Mr. Bonaparte, and Moody and Lorna. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate?

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Mr. Bonaparte. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Mr. Bonaparte?

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