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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what does Rocky comment, regarding Parritt?

2. How is Willie when he returns?

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

4. Why does Parritt say he betrayed his mother?

5. Why does Hickey want to die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing frequently takes place.

Part 1) Name two instances of foreshadowing.

Part 2) What do they foreshadow?

Part 3) Why does the author use this specific literary device?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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