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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Hickey again apologize?

2. What does Rocky do as Hickey greets the regulars?

3. About what do Wetjoen and Lewis believe they will do together?

4. What does Willie's singing do?

5. Who mediates their argument?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Larry spent his day?

3. How does Rocky feel about being called a pimp?

4. How do the regulars feel about Hickey?

5. What does Hickey do after he encourages the others to keep drinking?

6. Why is Parritt worried?

7. What happens to Parritt after he leaves the bar?

8. About what does Mosher reminisce?

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

10. What has happened to Wetjoen and Lewis?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing frequently takes place.

Part 1) Name two instances of foreshadowing.

Part 2) What do they foreshadow?

Part 3) Why does the author use this specific literary device?

Essay Topic 2

Several of the characters were members of the Anarchy Movement.

Part 1) Who are these characters?

Part 2) Do they still believe in the Movement? Why or why not?

Part 3) Why are they now at Harry Hope's Saloon and Bar?

Essay Topic 3

Larry is considered by many to be the protagonist of the play.

Part 1) How is he the protagonist?

Part 2) What is his purpose in the play?

Part 3) How does this character change throughout the play?

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