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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Cowboy go during his confrontation with Midge?

2. What is Midge disappointed about not getting at his job?

3. Where does the Cowboy enter from in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Where is there a cop nearby at this time of night in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What does Nat say his boss dubbed he and his partner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters Midge and Nat. How are they similar? What differences do they have? How do their social, political, economic, and fantasy worlds relate?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the character Laurie. What does she represent to Midge and Nat? What does she represent to the play as a whole (allegorically, symbolically)?

Essay Topic 3

How does Nat feel about his daughter's ideals? What has changed in their relationship? How does Clara feel about her father?

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