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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 he apologize?

2. Why does Rocky tell Lewis and Wetjoen to calm down?

3. What do the girls believe they are?

4. What are almost all the regulars doing?

5. Why does Joe announce the bar is closed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is the reunion between Rocky, Margie, and Pearl?

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

5. Who is Willie?

6. About what does Hickey talk to Larry?

7. How does the play begin?

8. What is done to prepare for the birthday party?

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

10. How does Parritt feel about his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joe tells everyone the bar is closed for a party.

Part 1) Why are they having a party?

Part 2) What takes place during the party?

Part 3) How does this party affect the characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Larry and Parritt know one another prior to meeting in the bar.

Part 1) How do they know one another.

Part 2) How does Parritt find Larry? Why is he looking for Larry?

Part 3) What is their relationship like throughout the play?

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