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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much has Gilley's fee gone up to in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Which character says, "Don't say a word. Not a word, please"?

3. What kind of hat is Nat wearing in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Where did Midge learn he'd lost his job?

5. What does Nat say he has retired?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Nat's justification behind his "alterations" of the truth. Why does he do what he does? How does he feel about simply growing old?

Essay Topic 2

Who can be seen as an allegorical symbol representing gang violence in New York in the 1980s? How?

Essay Topic 3

How do Nat's political beliefs inform his character? What does Socialism mean to Nat? What does it mean to Midge? Clara?

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