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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 give her a bus ticket.
(b) To offer her tuition money.
(c) To offer her a job.
(d) To stop her from crying.

2. Who is the woman who enters the bar and mesmerizes Tom?
(a) Kitty Dulaney.
(b) Kitty Katz.
(c) Kitty Devon.
(d) Kitty Duval.

3. What does Joe send Tom out to buy?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Cigars.
(c) Toys.
(d) Candy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed since the first act?

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

3. What does Tom want to give to Kitty to stop her crying?

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

5. Who is the girl that Dudley wants to marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Elsie and Dudly's perspectives on loving without pain?

2. What is Joe's opinion on work and money?

3. What is the bet that Joe makes with Tom?

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

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

6. How do Nick and the bar serve a purpose for Krupp who is in distress over the state of his life and the world in general?

7. How does Tom react to the sailor beating on Kitty's door?

8. How is Joe described in Act 1?

9. What problems to people seem to create for themselves according to Krupp?

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

(see the answer keys)

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