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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry say Hickey made the booze do?

2. How does Rocky greet Margie and Pearl?

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

4. Why does Parritt say he betrayed his mother?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Larry is considered by many to be the protagonist of the play.

Part 1) How is he the protagonist?

Part 2) What is his purpose in the play?

Part 3) How does this character change throughout the play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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