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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Tokio, a man who only lives on hate is _________________.

2. What does Lorna suggest that Joe senses when he awakens?

3. According to Joe, fighting _____________________.

4. Who are the sports reporters that Joe speaks with in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What does Joe tell his father that he wants in life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Regret seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of regret? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of the family in GOLDEN BOY. What does it mean for each of the main characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How typical is the Bonaparte family to most American families living during the Great Depression in the 1930s?

Essay Topic 3

Joe states that he has a few dreamlike episodes where he disassociates himself from his actions. Why do you think he does this? Are these situations really just dreams or are they really happening? Explain.

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