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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 Nick think so many different types of people come to his bar?
(a) The parking is free.
(b) The food is really good.
(c) They feel at home there.
(d) The prices are low.

2. What does Nick yell at Willie?
(a) "Closing time, Willie!"
(b) "One more for the road?"
(c) "You have a phone call!"
(d) "You can't beat the machine!!!"

3. Why is Dudley so excited after receiving a phone call?
(a) His home loan was approved.
(b) Elsie is coming to the bar.
(c) He got a new job.
(d) His wife just had a baby.

4. For what reason does Tom uncharacteristically admonish Joe?
(a) For driving too fast.
(b) For always doing foolish things.
(c) For wearing white after Labor Day.
(d) For taking too many medications.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is Nick?

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

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

4. Which of the following does Nick not say his bar attracts?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. On what topic does Tom uncharacteristically challenge Joe?

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

4. What is the setting for Act 5?

5. What gesture of kindness does Joe do for Tom which completely surprises Tom?

6. How does Nick show his soft-hearted side to those who are down on their luck?

7. How does Kitty take advantage of Tom's naivete and feelings of love for her?

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

9. What do Tom and Kitty symbolize for Joe/

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

(see the answer keys)

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