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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Larry's comment about the others and their dreams?
(a) He is glad he does not have any pipe dreams.
(b) Hickey's got the right perspective.
(c) Their lives and dreams are a waste of time.
(d) They are just fine the way they are.

2. Who wakes Hugo up from his drunken stupor?
(a) Lewis.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Joe.
(d) Larry.

3. On what did Jimmy report?
(a) Scientific discoveries.
(b) The war.
(c) Fashion trends.
(d) Presidential elections.

4. What is nearing completion later that night at the saloon?
(a) The new kitchen.
(b) Prepartions for a Mardi Gras party.
(c) The regulars' time together.
(d) Prepartions for Harry's birthday party.

5. What comments does Hickey say he heard?
(a) Larry's comments about him being afraid.
(b) Cora's comments about him being the iceman.
(c) Rocky's comments about how he is annoying.
(d) Pearl's comments about him acting strangely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do they sit down by Rocky?

2. What does Larry think should happen to the person who turned Parritt's mother in?

3. Where were Lewis and Wetjoen enemies?

4. Why does Willie stop singing?

5. Why does Willie begin to sing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Harry?

2. How do the regulars feel about their lives and the idea of suicide?

3. How does Hickey believe he can repair the damage done to his relationship with the down-and-outers?

4. How does the reader learn about those who had been involved in the Anarchist Movement?

5. What happens when Joe enters the bar?

6. What do Mosher and McGloin say about Harry?

7. How does Hickey feel before coming to the bar for his annual visit?

8. Name two things discussed in Larry and Rocky's conversation.

9. How does Evelyn feel about Hickey?

10. To what does Larry's annoyance at Parritt lead?

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