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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 happened to the sailors' steamer in Act 2?

2. What does Chris call himself in Act 2 for bringing Anna on the voyage?

3. How old is Burke?

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

5. Where has Anna just been released from at the beginning of the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Anna's state of mind at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What is Chris's reaction to receiving a letter from Anna?

3. How does Anna respond when Burke asks her if her past was all a lie?

4. How are Chris and Burke behaving that makes Anna feel like a piece of furniture?

5. What is Anna's initial reaction when she sees Burke?

6. Why has the playwright chosen fog as a setting detail in Act 4?

7. Why has Anna come to New York City?

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

9. Does Chris think it is a good idea for Anna to travel out to sea on his barge?

10. Does Burke believe he had a hand in changing Anna?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the central conflict between Burke and Chris. What intensifies their anger and causes them to lash out at each other? Provide textual examples to explain their conflict and how they resolve it.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the ways in which you see Anna acting as an independent woman who can take care of herself. What is her reaction when Chris and Burke begin ordering her around? Provide textual examples to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 3

How does Anna change in this play? What helps create her transformation? Use textual examples to support your viewpoint.

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