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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. What musical instrument does Wesley play?

2. What nationality is Nick?

3. What is the woman's first name?

4. What does Joe send Tom out to buy?

5. What does Kit give the men in the bar all night?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nick show his soft-hearted side to those who are down on their luck?

2. What is it that Tom wants to ask Joe and what prompts his need to ask?

3. How does Kitty respond when Nick insinuates that she is a prostitute?

4. How is Nick's character further revealed in Act 4?

5. What is the setting for Act 4?

6. What role do music and creativity play in the drama?

7. Describe Joe's introspective mood tonight.

8. How is Tom described in Act 1?

9. What is the Lady's reactions to Joe's behavior?

10. What problems to people seem to create for themselves according to Krupp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study on Tom. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Alcohol seems to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the abuse? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? How does it affect the abusers? How does it affect those impacted by the abusers? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 3

The role of a melting pot of characters is an important element in this story. Cite three examples noting the role of this motley crew in general. Then cite three examples that showcase characteristics that these individuals share.

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