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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the others respond when Hickey proposes a second toast to living without pipe dreams?

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

3. When was the last time Harry had a cake?

4. How does Larry compare Parritt to Hickey?

5. Why does Margie ask Cora to start playing the piano again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chuck is a pimp, and Cora is a prostitute.

Part 1) What is their pipe dream?

Part 2) How do they make this pipe dream come true?

Part 3) Are they successful? Why or why not?

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

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?

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