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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Lorna tell Joe to put all his passion?
(a) Becoming a doctor.
(b) Being a fighter.
(c) Going to college.
(d) Composing music.

2. What does Mr. Bonaparte tell Joe before Joe leaves?
(a) Joe's being a boxer is not OK with him.
(b) To call home every night.
(c) He is his favorite child.
(d) He will always love him.

3. What is Joe's greatest love?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Gardening.
(c) Sculpting.
(d) Music.

4. How does Moody respond to the request for partnership in Joe's career?
(a) He refuses outright.
(b) He is willing to go 70/30.
(c) He will consider it after 10 more fights.
(d) He says he'll think about it.

5. Who does Roxy say is not crazy about watching Joe fight?
(a) Joe's mother.
(b) Joe's father.
(c) Siggie.
(d) His patrons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Bonaparte call Roxy and Moody?

2. Who is the Golden Boy in the play?

3. Who stops by to say goodbye to Joe?

4. According to Joe, life on the streets is ___________.

5. What does Lorna want Tom to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of Bonaparte's visit to Moody's office?

2. Describe the encounter between Joe and Lorna after Joe learns that she is marrying Moody in a few days.

3. How does Moody come to know Joe Bonaparte?

4. Why is the news of the Chocolate Drop's death the climax of the play?

5. Explain the foreshadowing of Moody's comments about separating Joe and his father.

6. How does Fuseli symbolize the final break between Joe and his family and a more artistic way of life?

7. Who is Siggie and what does he want Mr. Bonaparte to buy for him?

8. Explain how this scene addresses not only the means to a happy life but also the classic conflict in a father-son relationship.

9. How does Bonaparte's appearance in Moody's office signify the idea that there is more to life than making money?

10. What is the action that opens Act 1, Scene 5?

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