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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. What does Hickey say about Larry's attitude?

2. For what does Hickey again apologize?

3. What is Willie determined to do?

4. What does Hugo jokingly call Rocky's prostitutes?

5. Who mediates their argument?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rocky so upset?

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

3. What does Harry say he knew all along?

4. How does Harry react when Hickey refuses to go on the walk with him?

5. Who is Willie?

6. Why was Bessie angry at McGloin?

7. What is the story about?

8. Why does Willie refuse Rocky's drink offer?

9. What takes place between Larry and Parritt?

10. What do Mosher and McGloin say about Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harry is afraid to go outside.

Part 1) Why?

Part 2) What happens when he goes outside?

Part 3) Will he ever leave again? Why or why not? Use the play to support your response.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The characters at the bar are called regular down-and-outers.

Part 1) Name tow of these characters.

Part 2) Describe the characters at the beginning of the play, as well as their pipe dreams.

Part 3) How are they changed by Hickey?

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