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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does he do afterward?

2. With what is it essential to make contact?

3. Why does Jerry believe Peter cannot understand?

4. What does Jerry tell Peter?

5. The dog always has a/an _____________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Peter makes the statement that his life is simple. What does he mean by that? How does Peter define a simple life? Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Why? Why do you think Jerry recoils at the idea of the simple life when Peter mentions it?

Essay Topic 2

Jerry seems to have a negative view of those around him in his life. The people at the rooming house with him seem to be dark and ugly, but Jerry also doesn't seem to be in his right mind. What do you think the people at Jerry's rooming house are really like? Can their descriptions by Jerry be believed? If so, why do you think Jerry stays in that rooming house if he detests the people? Why do you think Jerry tries to escape the woman on a daily basis?

Essay Topic 3

The playwright purposely has Jerry befriend a dog.

Part 1) Why does the playwright do this?

Part 2) To what will this friendship lead? Why does Jerry believe this?

Part 3) What does the playwright believe will happen to someone without love? Why might he believe this?

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