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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Larry believe Hickey brings with him?

2. What does Rocky do to Parritt?

3. What does Chuck say about his and Cora's dreams of marriage?

4. Where is Joe going?

5. What does Hickey say about the regulars?

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

There are three prostitutes in this play.

Part 1) Who are these prostitutes?

Part 2) Why do they not like being called prostitutes?

Part 3) What are their pipe dreams? How do they change throughout the play?

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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