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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Hickey gone?

2. How many candles are on the cake, for each year of his life?

3. Why does Harry say Hickey killed Evelyn?

4. What happened when Jimmy found his wife with another man?

5. Why does Parritt say he betrayed his mother?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play ends with the down-and-outers singing their favorite songs.

Part 1) What is the significance of this ending?

Part 2) Predict the future of the down-and-outers.

Part 3) How might Larry's future be different than the others' futures? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

There are several themes.

Part 1) What is the theme found in this play?

Part 2) How does the author illustrate this theme?

Part 3) How is this theme significant in regard to this play?

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