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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 does Rocky say he is not?
(a) A boyfriend.
(b) A thug.
(c) A pimp.
(d) A husband.

2. Why is Parritt's mother arrested?
(a) She evaded the draft.
(b) She is smuggling drugs.
(c) For being involved in a bombing that killed several people.
(d) She kidnapped Parritt.

3. Why does Joe announce the bar is closed?
(a) The bar is closed for the party.
(b) The bar is closed because there is no alcohol left.
(c) The bar is closed for an inspection.
(d) The bar is closed for repairs.

4. How do the others react to Joe's challenge?
(a) With tears.
(b) With surprise.
(c) With laughter.
(d) With hostility.

5. Why is Parritt worried?
(a) His mother is in prison.
(b) He has no money and no job.
(c) He cannot find his wallet.
(d) He misses his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Hickey been hinting to Cora and Chuck?

2. Why does Larry leave the Movement?

3. What story does Cora tell?

4. What are Margie and Pearl doing to assist?

5. What does Harry urge the others to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are several of the characters' dreams for the future?

2. What does Harry do after storming out of the bar?

3. What do Larry and Hickey argue about, regarding Larry's life?

4. Why does Hickey stop drinking?

5. Why is Hickey at the bar?

6. What do some of the characters think about Hickey?

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

8. How does Parritt feel about the Movement?

9. How does Hickey act after he mentions Jimmy's wife cheating on him? What does his behavior leave Larry to wonder?

10. Who is Harry?

(see the answer keys)

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