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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Bonaparte tell Frank after the phone call?

2. Who takes the fateful phone call?

3. Which of Joe's family members are at the fight?

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

5. What do Eddie and Mr. Bonaparte fight about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play is set in America during The Great Depression. Explain the significance of The Great Depression on America in general and the Bonaparte family specifically. What impact did The Great Depression have on the choices that the Bonapartes made? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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