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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 Hickey reveal about his visit?
(a) He is not just there to celebrate Harry's birthday.
(b) He is there to buy everyone drinks.
(c) He is there to celebrate Harry's birthday.
(d) He is there to visit his old friends.

2. Of what was Larry once an active member?
(a) The Anarchist Movement.
(b) The Sierra Club.
(c) The NRA.
(d) The Boy Scouts.

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

4. What does Jimmy absolutely believe will happen to him?
(a) He will become a millionaire.
(b) He will die young.
(c) He will get a newspaper job.
(d) He will find a nice girl to marry.

5. Where do Cora, Margie, and Pearl place Hickey's parcels?
(a) In an upstairs room.
(b) With the other birthday presents.
(c) In a corner.
(d) By Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry say when he wakes up?

2. From where does Hickey know Parritt?

3. What are Margie and Pearl doing to assist?

4. What does Willie's singing do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rocky so upset?

2. What does Hickey begin to list?

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

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

5. How do several of the regulars end up in a very heated argument?

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

7. How has Larry spent his day?

8. Why is Hickey at the bar?

9. Why does Hickey stop drinking?

10. How do Mosher and McGloin almost end up in a fight?

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