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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. Who is Frank?

2. What does Tokio say Joe needs to become a better fighter?

3. Moody congratulates Tokio on ______________________.

4. In addition to Joe, who will benefit if Joe becomes a good boxer?

5. What does Joe say when Lorna tells him that Moody loves her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What unrealistic promise does Moody make to Lorna?

3. Describe how Fuseli threatens Lorna.

4. How does Joe retaliate for Lorna's hurtful comments toward him?

5. How does Bonaparte's appearance in Moody's office signify the idea that there is more to life than making money?

6. What is the symbolism of Joe's broken hand in this fight?

7. How do the sports writers, Drake and Lewis, represent the two sides of public sentiment for people who achieve wealth and the American Dream?

8. How does the author show the greedy, callous nature of Joe's handlers?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Odet's use of symbolism and imagery in the book as related to the violin. What does the violin represent? Which characters are especially affected by the violin and what does it mean to them?

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Lorna. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Lorna?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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