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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Midge see in front of his bed every night?

2. What does Nat say his real last name is?

3. What does Midge say he will peel the Cowboy up like?

4. Whom does Nat claim Midge acted like with the Cowboy?

5. How long does the Cowboy say he's seen Nat and Midge here?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What historical, scientific, political, and social changes created the world in which Midge and Nat live? How has longevity changed over time?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the things that Nat and Midge commiserate on in the course of the play? How do these things bring them closer together? How do they override their differences?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Nat's justification behind his "alterations" of the truth. Why does he do what he does? How does he feel about simply growing old?

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