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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 is the setting for Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What does Joe say he wants to buy?

3. What is the topic of conversation among the others?

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

5. This scene is a conflict between _________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how Joe's decisions are all driven by anger from the time he breaks his hand.

3. Explain the importance Mr. Bonaparte places on the violin he has purchased for Joe.

4. How does the bell signal the last round between Joe and his father?

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

6. Describe how Joe goes from the height of glory to the depths of depression in a matter of minutes after the knockout fight with The Chocolate Drop.

7. What are Joe's feelings about Fuseli being part owner of his career?

8. What role does money play in Act 1, Scene 2?

9. Explain the foreshadowing of Moody's comments about separating Joe and his father.

10. What ill-fated decision do Lorna and Joe make in an attempt to escape from the restrictions of their lives?

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

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

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?

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