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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. Although the men in the bar think Harry is a good dancer, they are less enthusiastic about his ______________ skills.

2. Kitty is very melancholy with memories of ___________________.

3. For what reason does Tom uncharacteristically admonish Joe?

4. Which of the following is not something Tom associates with Joe?

5. What game does Willie love to play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. A man called The Arab has a standard answer for everything. What does the Arab say?

5. How is Kitty Duval described in Act 1?

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

7. How is Nick described in Act 1?

8. What activity in the hallway interrupts Kitty's melancholy state?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alcohol seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 3

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

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