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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henry reject the watch?
(a) He thinks the watch is unattractive.
(b) He already has a watch.
(c) It is from Hickey.
(d) He does not like watches.

2. What sound is heard?
(a) Of screeching metal.
(b) A honk.
(c) Of something heavy falling and landing outside.
(d) A crash.

3. Why does Hickey say he will have a glass of champagne?
(a) He is being pressured to have some.
(b) To prove he can still be sociable.
(c) He likes champagne.
(d) They are doing a toast to Harry.

4. Why does Harry immediately reject the cake?
(a) It is Hickey's idea.
(b) He does not like the flavor.
(c) He does not like cake.
(d) He misses his wife.

5. What does Harry say he will show Hickey?
(a) He is not the man Hickey thinks he is.
(b) A gift from his wife.
(c) How to drink.
(d) His new watch.

6. Where does Joe go after moving away from the bar?
(a) Home.
(b) To join the others.
(c) To the bathroom.
(d) Upstairs.

7. What does Hugo ask Parritt to do, one last time?
(a) Sing a song.
(b) Buy him a drink.
(c) Sit by him.
(d) Tell his story.

8. What does Hickey say about Harry's fear?
(a) It will linger.
(b) It can and will fade.
(c) It is understandable.
(d) It will never completely go away.

9. What does Harry say they all want to do?
(a) Keep their pipe dreams.
(b) Go home.
(c) Just pass out and have a little peace.
(d) Keep drinking.

10. Why does Margie ask Cora to start playing the piano again?
(a) So the party can have some life.
(b) Margie wants Cora to play her favorite song.
(c) She likes Cora's playing.
(d) There is a nervous silence.

11. To where is Lewis planning to sail back?
(a) South Africa.
(b) China.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) England.

12. What of Harry's does Rocky narrate?
(a) His walk across the street.
(b) Harry's conversation with Hickey.
(c) Opening of presents.
(d) His party.

13. What does Hickey admit about Evelyn?
(a) She was shot.
(b) He shot Eveylyn.
(c) They were never officially married.
(d) She is not dead.

14. How is Willie when he returns?
(a) Timid and shy.
(b) Nervous and upset.
(c) Sad and lonely.
(d) Excited and anxious.

15. What does Hickey say about the regulars?
(a) They will all be back sooner rather than later.
(b) They will be successful in making their pipe dreams reality.
(c) They are losers.
(d) They will never come back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry ask from Larry?

2. How do the others respond when Hickey proposes a second toast to living without pipe dreams?

3. Where do Margie and Pearl go for the day?

4. What do the police not know?

5. Where has Hickey gone?

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