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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. Who is Mudder trying to start a fight with after she enters the tenement building?

2. Who says, "Is yer fader beatin' yer mudder, or yer mudder beatin' yer fader"?

3. During the scuffle in the hallway, who opens the door to the apartment?

4. What is Jimmie carrying when he encounters his raging mother?

5. When Pete reappears in the story, where does he promise to take Jimmie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the condition of the apartment when Maggie and Pete leave on Friday night? What is Mudder's condition?

3. How is Jimmie's turn as "head of the family" similar to the reign of Fader?

4. What is Jimmie's attitude toward well-dressed men?

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

6. Why are Maggie's spirits so lifted by the plays she and Pete attend?

7. Describe Jimmie's attitude toward the police.

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

9. When Maggie comes out of the room after Jimmie's fight with Mudder, what does she see?

10. What is the significance of Maggie choosing to go out with Pete at the end of Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maggie's reaction to the "painted" women in Chapter 12 is one of the most obvious examples of foreshadowing in this book. Discuss the concept of foreshadowing and explain how Maggie's reaction is an example of foreshadowing. Use specific citations from the text to support your points.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.).

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