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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. Joe tells Lorna that he has always felt ___________________.

2. What does Tokio say Joe needs to become a better fighter?

3. Which of the following does Joe not tell Lorna about music's effect on him?

4. What does Joe say he wants to buy?

5. Who offers to persuade Joe to fight?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the feeling Joe tells Lorna he has upon awakening sometimes.

2. Why does Lorna feel a sense of loyalty toward Moody even though she now loves Joe?

3. Describe how Fuseli threatens Lorna.

4. How does the author introduce the subject of war into this scene?

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

6. What is the irony of Moody quoting from the Declaration of Independence?

7. Explain how Joe's arrogance and cocky attitude are masking his true feelings about his life direction.

8. How is Lorna's life shown to be in stark contrast to the environment in which Joe grew up?

9. What is Joe's reaction to the violin his father bought for him?

10. What is the setting of Act 1, Scene 3 and what is the topic of conversation among the characters as the scene opens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Project into the future ten years after the end of the play and write a brief synopsis for the lives of four of the characters. Remember to exclude Joe and Lorna but you may choose from any of the others.

Essay Topic 2

Regret seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of regret? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Joe Bonaparte. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Joe?

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