At the end of Casablanca — the classic film that many consider the most romantic of all time — the hero Rick says to his beloved Ilsa, as he puts her on a plane with her husband, “It doesn’t take much to see that the problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.” In the face of larger issues (in that case, World War II), the love between individuals seems trivial. What do you think Chekhov would say to that? Could the same be said of Gurov and Anna’s relationship?

In the sentence below, underline the verb form in parentheses that correctly completes the sentence. Example 1. We ( $\underline{\text{have been working}}$, will have been working) in the yard all morning.

By next Thursday, Monica (has been finishing, will have finished) all the exams for her first semester of college.

(a) How does the setting of this story-a busy city-affect the Johnsons' work? (b) Would the story have been as successful if it had been set in a small town? Explain.

(a) What events cause Romeo and Paris to arrive at Juliet's tomb at the same time? (b) What is the effect of this circumstance? Explain your answer.

What is Handal’s purpose in using Spanish in this poem? In the notes, she explains some of the language and allusions but not everything. Why? Depending on whether or not you knew the meaning of “Un Caribeño” (a male from the Caribbean), how would your understanding or experience of the poem change?

What hardships did Irish immigrants face after their arrival in the United States, and how did those differ for men and for women?

Choose the word that could be substituted for the italicized word or phrase in the sentence below. His army sought repayment for crimes against the king.

Synonym or antonym,deference/impudence?

Imagine you are a minor lord in the Middle Ages. Write a letter to a friend explaining your day-to-day responsibilities. Be sure to include both your responsibilities to a greater lord and to your vassals.

(a) What is the director's reaction to the fly stunt? (b) Would he want to work with Helfer again? Why?

Complete the sentence below sensibly by filling in the blank with one of the following modals: can, could, might, may, or must. Example 1. $\underline{\text{May}}$ we have the last two pieces of pie?

________all of you help me at the youth center today after school?

(a) Apply: Contrast the ideas in lines $5$-$8$ with contemporary attitudes.
(b) Evaluate: Which makes more sense to you?

Answer: Could you imagine yourself falling into the same situations as the man? How could you avoid them?

Define: Vietcong, napalm.