The Prison - Themes and Analysis Quiz

  1. What is Tommy Castelli's attitude towards helping the young girl who steals candy in The Prison?

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  2. How does Tommy Castelli feel about his life in Bernard Malamud's short story, The Prison?

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  3. Why does Tommy feel frustrated even when he tries to be kind?

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  4. What is Tommy Castelli's profession in Bernard Malamud's short story, The Prison?

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  5. What does Tommy try to do with the young shoplifter in "The Prison" by Bernard Malamud?

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  6. What did Tommy's wife change his first name from?

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  7. What did Tommy lose when he returned home and accepted his life in "The Prison"?

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  8. What is the main theme of "The Prison"?

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  9. Why does Tommy feel trapped in his life in "The Prison"?

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  10. What does Tommy do when he realizes the young girl is stealing candy bars?

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