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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reads Larry's letter to the family?

2. Who informed Steve Deever that the cylinder heads were cracked?

3. What does Joe Keller call himself as he rails about the money he made for Chris?

4. What item did Larry Keller receive that upset him so greatly?

5. In what state is George at the end of the day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joe Keller is a tragic figure because he wants to achieve one thing and succeeds in achieving its opposite. Write an essay on this topic, examining his intentions and what they ultimately yield. Cite specific examples from the text to corroborate your points. Is failing to get what you want always a tragic thing?

Essay Topic 2

Chris Keller is presented throughout the play as a mingling of strength and weakness. Write an essay on the topic of what hardships Chris can withstand and what seemingly small issues cripple him and drive him to tears. Why is Chris this way?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following topics to write an essay:

1.) Do you consider Joe Keller to be a selfish man? Did he actually feel pressure from his wife to make money, or was this just an imagined pressure? Does his lifestyle reflect a corrupt values system?

2.) Jim Bayliss discusses a year that he abruptly left his family to do medical research in New Orleans. What this a selfish choice or an altruistic one? Was Sue Bayliss' demand that he return selfish?

3.) Compare and contrast the world views of Sue Bayliss, Kate Keller, and Ann Deever. Are any of them unreasonably focused on money?

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