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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Margie ask Cora to start playing the piano again?

2. How do the others respond when Hickey proposes a second toast to living without pipe dreams?

3. About what is Hugo glad?

4. What does Hickey believe Evelyn deserved?

5. What does Hickey say about Harry's fear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Parritt's guilt increases as the play progresses.

Part 1) Why does he feel guilty?

Part 2) How does he initially try to cope with this guilt? Is he successful? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does he end both his guilt and his mother's, according to him?

Essay Topic 2

Hugo is inebriated the entire play.

Part 1) What is his purpose in the play?

Part 2) How do the other characters interact with him?

Part 3) Describe him at the end of the play, as compared to the beginning.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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