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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who waits alone in the locker room as Act 3, Scene 2 begins?

2. What does the ring official want to see after the fight?

3. Where has Moody taken Joe that makes Eddie mad?

4. Moody is on the phone checking _________________________.

5. What does Lewis ask Moody about?

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

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

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?

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