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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 buys all the papers the newsboy has?

2. What nationality do Joe and the woman share?

3. Why does Nick think so many different types of people come to his bar?

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

5. Who is the frightening woman who Dudley invites to the bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the setting for Act 1 of THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE?

2. How does Tom play into Kitty's childhood dreams of what she wanted for her life?

3. How does Joe react to Tom's question?

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

5. 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?

6. How does the author show Kitty's distress through her body language?

7. How does the author use humor in Kit Carson's character in Act 4?

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

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

10. What happens when Willie finally beats the marble machine?

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

Explain the significance of the play's title. What did the author mean by calling the play THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE is a classic story of living life to the fullest. What does that classification entail? Why does this play fit into this category? Explain.

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