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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the fateful phone call?

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

3. Which of the following is not what Joe's car represents to him?

4. What do Joe and Lorna fight about?

5. Joe says that Lorna is real for him just as _______________ was real.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There is much hypocrisy throughout the novel. Identify three situations of hypocritical behavior and what makes them prime examples of hypocrisy. Which characters are the most hypocritical? The least?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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