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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kitty tell Tom?

2. What is the name of the hotel for the setting of Act 3?

3. Why had Krupp engaged Nick in a conversation about quitting the police force?

4. What kind of man had Kitty always wanted to fall in love with?

5. Who arrives at Kitty's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

What is the role of Nick's daughter? What is the role of Nick's mother? Why does the author insert them into the story especially in such limited ways? Is this the author's way of exploring Nick's character through his reactions to them? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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