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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Larry and Rocky say should happen to Hickey?

2. What is Parritt's reaction when Larry furiously tells him to get out?

3. What does Larry believe Hickey brings with him?

4. What do Margie and Pearl call themselves, as they enter the bar?

5. What does Harry say about this gathering?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Hickey's wife dies.

Part 1) How does she die?

Part 2) Why does she die?

Part 3) How does Hickey cope with her death?

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