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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. What does Harry think his purpose is in the world?
2. How did Joe save Tom's life?
3. What are the initials on the bag of a woman Joe is fixated on?
4. Which of the following does not describe Tom?
5. Who is the girl that Dudley wants to marry?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Tom described in Act 1?
2. How are the longshoreman, McCarthy, and the policeman, Krupp, described in Act 2?
3. Who is the old man and how does he ingratiate himself into the activities at the bar?
4. How does the author use humor in Kit Carson's character in Act 4?
5. What things does Joe tell Tom to buy?
6. What is the ritual between Joe and the newsboy?
7. How is Nick's character further revealed in Act 4?
8. How does Kitty take advantage of Tom's naivete and feelings of love for her?
9. What life mystery do Krupp and Nick try to determine?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The theme of evolution of character is an important one in this story. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.
Essay Topic 2
Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Saroyan use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?
Essay Topic 3
Create a brief character study on Tom. 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?
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