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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. Who does Ada also think about in the park?

2. What does Tralala flaunt in order to get attention at the bar towards the end of Part IV?

3. Where is Mike Kelly at the beginning of Coda when his wife asks if he can purchase groceries?

4. What does Tralala think about as she is in the cab with the man who wants to have sex with her in Part IV?

5. At the union meeting, what is one thing the union president promise to the workers?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the doggie return to the Greek diner to see Tralala?

2. At the beginning of Coda, why is Irene angry at her husband, Mike Kelly?

3. How does Mike reward himself for changing his baby's diaper in Coda?

4. What does Ada morn for in Coda? Who does she miss?

5. What does Ada notice in Coda as she wakes up in the morning?

6. Why does Harry eventually have to talk to Mr. Harrington, his manager?

7. When the Officer has to leave, what does he give Tralala as a parting gift?

8. Towards the end of Coda, what do Vinnie and Mary fight over?

9. How does Harry's new role during the factory strike make him feel?

10. What does Mary, Harry's wife, believe is the reason her husband is upset?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing Georgette's relationship with Vinnie. What is the basis of their relationship? Why do the men who hang out at the Greek diner, including Vinnie, simultaneously harass yet admire Georgette?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing and then analyzing Georgette's relationship to her mother and brother in the novel. How do these relationships impact her life? Why is Arthur so aggressive towards Georgette?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing Harry's relationship with Mary, his wife. How would you describe their relationship? What is the significance of their relationship? Why does Harry beat up his wife once she confronts him about his love for Regina?

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