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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 is Mat Burke wearing when Anna first sees him?

2. What does Marthy say about Chris's view of farm life?

3. What kind of wine does Chris order for Anna in the bar when they are first reunited?

4. What does Burke say he would rather be to Anna than anything else in the world?

5. What does Burke say men must be to wed girls like Anna?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Anna's reaction to how Burke keeps his promise to go to "the other side of the earth" where he will never see Anna again.

2. Describe Chris's appearance.

3. Describe Chris's reaction to the news that Anna and Burke have resolved their conflict and will wed the next morning.

4. Why does Anna tells Burke "good-by" after saying she loves him?

5. Why does Anna need to rest up and relax?

6. Describe Anna's reaction to Burke's marriage proposal.

7. What is Anna's impression of the fog at the beginning of Act 2?

8. What is Anna's viewpoint on the reality of being a sailor's wife?

9. Describe Chris's physical and emotional state when he returns to the cabin after two days.

10. Why does Anna blame Chris for her terrible past experiences?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think the play is titled "Anna Christie"? What is the significance of using the name Anna chose in her past life? How does this title suggest that Anna's life should not just be considered in terms of her present, but also in terms of her past?

Essay Topic 2

Does it seem believable that Burke concluded that he wanted to marry Anna after such a short acquaintance? How does a romantic vision fuel his decision? Do you think he knows Anna well enough to determine the kind of person she is? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When Burke hears about Anna's past life, he blames her for destroying him. In your opinion, what does this reveal about Burke's character? Does his harsh judgment of Anna's past behavior reflect on him poorly? Why or why not?

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