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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise is heard coming from the hallway outside Kitty's room?

2. What does Joe set on the floor by the bed in Kitty's room?

3. Which of the following do Nick and Krupp not mention while talking about how wonderful the world is?

4. When does Krupp say he is going to quit the police force?

5. How old is the sailor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Nick, Joe, Tom and Kitty. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

The story takes place as America is still recovering from the Great Depression. Explain the significance of the Depression on America in general and the patrons of Nick's bar in particular. What impact did the Depression have on the choices that Nick and Joe made? Explain.

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