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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 does Joe tell Moody about boxing?

2. What is the bad news Tom receives?

3. What does Joe give to his father before leaving for the train station?

4. Why does Joe think Lorna picked Moody to be with?

5. What does Joe tell Lorna to tell Moody?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the encounter between Joe and Lorna after Joe learns that she is marrying Moody in a few days.

2. What is Joe's reaction to the violin his father bought for him?

3. How does Joe reveal his love for Lorna?

4. Why does Lorna feel a sense of loyalty toward Moody even though she now loves Joe?

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

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

7. What does Joe tell Lorna about how music makes him feel?

8. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 1 and which two characters open the play?

9. Explain the reason for Lorna's agitated state.

10. What is the irony of Moody quoting from the Declaration of Independence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Does Odets end the play on a note of hope or the continuance of the futility of man's struggle to live the American Dream. Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

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