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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 has been done to the apartment when Jimmie arrives home from work?

2. For whom is the "forlorn woman" looking?

3. At the beginning of Chapter 12, what is the ballad singer wearing?

4. As Chapter 12 opens, what are Pete and Maggie doing?

5. What material is used for the saloon doors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might Maggie's story be different if the stout gentleman she encounters in the suburbs stops to help her?

2. What is Maggie's reaction to the "painted" women she passes on her way out of the hall? Why does she react this way?

3. How does Pete rationalize his lack of guilt in the situation with Maggie?

4. How does Nellie manipulate Pete to get him to leave with her?

5. Based on the insights given in Chapter 12, how does Maggie feel about Pete? How does Pete feel about Maggie?

6. Describe the decor of the saloon where Pete works as a bartender.

7. Why is Mudder raving when Jimmie finally comes home after his saloon fight?

8. What are the true motives of the women surrounding Pete at the saloon in Chapter 18?

9. Why does the "painted" girl direct her glances toward the rural, less educated men?

10. What are the women in the dark hallway saying as Jimmie passes them on his way out to find Pete?

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 each of the following actions in terms of their reflection on Pete's character and their impact on his relationship with Maggie:

A) Pete's rudeness toward waiters and other staff.

B) Pete's disinterest in all of the things that entertain Maggie.

C) Pete's constant need to impress Maggie with new things.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the plays Pete and Maggie go to see as metaphors for Maggie's life. Identify the three main characters in these plays and explain how each serves as a metaphor for people in Maggie's life.

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