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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the fight between Mudder and Fader in Chapter 3, what sound accompanies the howls, groans, and shrieks?

2. What animal does Chapter 4 compare Jimmie with as he drives?

3. As he argues with Fader in the doorway, with what does Jimmie get hit?

4. Who warns Pete, "Don't be fresh now"?

5. What two things set Pete apart from the Rum Alley tenement crowd?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Pete's appearance as he sits in the apartment with Maggie and Jimmie in Chapter 5.

2. Describe the fear that begins to rise in Maggie's heart as she looks at the people around her.

3. Why does Maggie refuse Pete's request for a kiss? Explain your answer.

4. Why does Maggie think Pete might feel contempt as he sits in the apartment?

5. Does Jimmie seem more afraid of his mother or his father? Explain your answer.

6. In their main altercation in Chapter 2, what is Mudders accusation against Fader? What accusation is Fader's response?

7. Where does Pete take Maggie to amuse and impress her? Give at least two specific examples.

8. Describe Maggie's treatment of Tommie as they walk home. What does Maggie's behavior tell us about her upbringing?

9. How does Pete's reappearance in the story affect Maggie's view of her life and surroundings?

10. Briefly describe Mudder's appearance and demeanor when she is thrown out of the saloon.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and discuss the concept of poetic justice. Find an example of poetic justice from the text and elaborate on it, pointing out exactly what happens and why it qualifies as poetic justice.

Essay Topic 2

Our perceptions of people and things are often dictated by our social class and cultural norms. As Maggie travels through the various districts mentioned in Chapter 17, we see a variety of different perceptions. Trace Maggie's path through the city and comment on the attitudes and perceptions she experiences. Identify at least three distinct social classes or districts.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the morality of Rum Alley based on each of the following scenarios:

A) Fader and Mudder disciplining violence with more violence.

B) The old woman trading her kindness for favors.

C) Jimmie fighting to protect the old woman's beer.

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