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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harry immediately reject the cake?

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

3. For what are the regulars waiting?

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

5. Why does Henry reject the watch?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play is called THE ICEMAN COMETH.

Part 1) Which characters is referred to as the iceman? Why?

Part 2) What does the iceman symbolize?

Part 3) When and how does the "iceman cometh" in the play?

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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