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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Yank's father work?

2. Who do the voices think Yank was trying to get even with?

3. What kind of cap does Yank wear?

4. What does Yank compare prison to?

5. Which two characters come walking up a side street?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the book's dialogue. Discuss how the author's dialogue contributes to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Plot

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about 1920s century society.

1. The IWW.

2. Prison..

3. The class system..

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