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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Murphy's real name?
(a) Johnny Carson.
(b) Wyatt Earp.
(c) Kit Carson.
(d) Bill Hickock.

2. How does Willie acknowledge people?
(a) Whistles.
(b) Gives a little wave.
(c) Tips his hat.
(d) Salutes with one finger.

3. What is the letter on the front of Willie's sweater?
(a) F.
(b) G.
(c) S.
(d) O.

4. Harry wants Nick to hire him as a ________________.
(a) Grill cook.
(b) Bartender.
(c) Comedian.
(d) Disc jockey.

5. What are the initials on the bag of a woman Joe is fixated on?
(a) M.E.
(b) M.J.
(c) M.M.
(d) M.l.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Murphy?

2. Why does Blick threaten to close down Nick's bar?

3. Joe is always eager, yet always ____________.

4. What game does Willie love to play?

5. Who has a black mustache that curls up on the ends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Willie finally beats the marble machine?

2. How is Nick's character further revealed in Act 4?

3. How does the author use the different characters to show the different elements that make up American society?

4. How does Tom behave when he discovers Kitty is a prostitute?

5. What role do music and creativity play in the drama?

6. Explain Tom's discomfort in engaging in Kitty's daydreams.

7. What are some of the outrageous stories that Kit tells about his life?

8. How does the author foreshadow some conflict regarding the character of Blick?

9. How is Nick described in Act 1?

10. How is Harry described in Act 1?

(see the answer keys)

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