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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Margie and Pearl call themselves, as they enter the bar?

2. What does Hickey do when he is arrested?

3. What does Chuck ask for for Cora?

4. Where do Margie and Pearl go for the day?

5. How is Willie when he returns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Larry is the only character to truly convert to Hickey's belief system.

Part 1) What is Hickey's belief system?

Part 2) How has Larry been converted?

Part 3) How does this conversion affect Larry?

Essay Topic 2

The characters at the bar are called regular down-and-outers.

Part 1) Name tow of these characters.

Part 2) Describe the characters at the beginning of the play, as well as their pipe dreams.

Part 3) How are they changed by Hickey?

Essay Topic 3

Larry and Parritt know one another prior to meeting in the bar.

Part 1) How do they know one another.

Part 2) How does Parritt find Larry? Why is he looking for Larry?

Part 3) What is their relationship like throughout the play?

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