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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. Who is the girl that Dudley wants to marry?

2. For whom does Joe call out and then whistle for?

3. Why does Joe decide to unexpectedly accompany Tom to see Kitty?

4. What does Kit give the men in the bar all night?

5. What does Joe send Tom out to buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for Act 4?

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

3. What is the Lady's reactions to Joe's behavior?

4. What toy do Tom and Joe bring Kitty to cheer her up?

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

6. What do Tom and Kitty symbolize for Joe/

7. How is Harry described in Act 1?

8. How is Dudley described in Act 1?

9. Describe Joe's introspective mood tonight.

10. What does Joe want Tom to do with the gun?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study on Joe. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of life. Identify at least two themes about life in the book. Then cite an example to support each theme you name.

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of Nick's daughter? What is the role of Nick's mother? Why does the author insert them into the story especially in such limited ways? Is this the author's way of exploring Nick's character through his reactions to them? Explain.

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