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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. What time do Pete and Maggie arrive back at the apartment after the show?

2. While Jimmie listens outside the apartment door, what does Mudder threaten to do to Fader?

3. Which group of boys is winning the street fight before it is broken up?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what are the group of urchins watching intently?

5. After the altercation in the doorway, where does Jimmie go to get away from Fader?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the neighbors react to the fight between Mudder and Fader?

2. Describe the behavior of the audience during the first act of the show.

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

4. What is Jimmie's reaction when Fader tries to steal the old woman's beer?

5. Describe the old woman who lives near Jimmie and Maggie.

6. Describe Jimmie's attitude toward the police.

7. How does Mudder express her anger with Jimmie's fighting?

8. What is Jimmie's attitude toward Mudder when he finds her yelling in the tenement hallway?

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

10. Why is Maggie suddenly dissatisfied with her clothes and her life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maggie is ultimately responsible for her decisions and the path of her life, but several other characters play a role in Maggie's development. Identify at least three characters that have an impact on Maggie's life and analyze their level of responsibility for Maggie's tragic end.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the effectiveness of the book in each of the following areas:

A) Overall theme.

B) Characterization.

C) Plot.

D) Use of literary devices (symbolism, metaphor, etc.).

Essay Topic 3

In the early chapters of the book, we see the disciplinary styles of both Mudder and Fader. How do we see these things reemerge in the adult lives of Jimmie and Maggie? Cite at least four specific examples from the text.

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