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

Short Answer Questions

1. THE GOLDEN BOY is a classic story of _____________________.

2. What does Tokio encourage Joe to do?

3. Joe tells Lorna that __________________.

4. Why is Frank wearing a bandage?

5. What injury does Joe sustain in the fight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Odets opens the play with the story of Lorna and her desperation to marry Moody who is still married. What does Lorna symbolize in the novel? Why does Odets use her character to establish the story?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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