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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. Why does Joe decide to unexpectedly accompany Tom to see Kitty?
(a) To stop her from crying.
(b) To give her a bus ticket.
(c) To offer her tuition money.
(d) To offer her a job.

2. Although the men in the bar think Harry is a good dancer, they are less enthusiastic about his ______________ skills.
(a) Comedic.
(b) Singing.
(c) Ventriloquist.
(d) Acting.

3. Which of the following does Nick not say his bar attracts?
(a) Talent that doesn't show itself.
(b) College professors.
(c) Champagne buyers.
(d) Whores claiming to be ladies.

4. What beverage does Joe buy for Kitty?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Coke.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Amaretto.

5. Who is Krupp?
(a) A baker.
(b) A police officer.
(c) The mayor.
(d) An electrician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kitty is very melancholy with memories of ___________________.

2. What does Joe do with all the newspapers he buys from the newsboy?

3. What game does Willie love to play?

4. Why is Wesley so excited when he returns to the bar?

5. What does Joe want Tom to get for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What betting advice does Joe give Nick in Act 2?

2. What is the ritual between Joe and the newsboy?

3. How does the usually skeptical Joe know that Tom and Kitty love each other?

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

5. What job does Nick agree to pay Wesley to do?

6. How does Kitty respond when Nick insinuates that she is a prostitute?

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

8. How does Blick intimidate Kitty into humiliating behavior?

9. How does Joe verbally keep Tom in a subordinate position?

10. Who is the old man and how does he ingratiate himself into the activities at the bar?

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