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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Ragosy pulls Tick from the stage?

2. What do the German officers point out about the "suitable memento?"

3. Why will Tick not take Ellie for a walk?

4. What does Ellie do after this final scene?

5. On what are Cap'n Dan, Smitty, Pop Weaver, and Fred commenting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The physical fight between Jack and the White Hope is symbolic.

Part 1) What does it symbolize?

Part 2) How does this fight affect everyday citizens? Why?

Part 3) How does this put large amounts of pressure on the fighters? How do they feel about being symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Ellie commits suicide.

Part 1) Why does she commit suicide? What foreshadows her suicide?

Part 2) How does her suicide affect Jack? Why does it affect him this way?

Part 3) Is her suicide necessary to this plot and to changes in Jack's character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The conversation Jack has with the Young Man from Africa is significant.

Part 1) Describe this conversation. How is this conversation connected to previous events and characters?

Part 2) What does this conversation reveal about both Jack and the Young Man? How does this conversation remind Jack of who he really is?

Part 3) Is Jack able to accept or understand the Young Man's message? Why or why not? What are the consequences of his ability or inability to comprehend or act on this message?

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