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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about the dialogue on the last page of the play?
(a) It is filled with expletives.
(b) It is in German.
(c) It is random and makes no sense.
(d) It is filled with quotes from famous British authors.

2. What does Bobby Watson do on Tuesdays?
(a) Eats and drinks.
(b) Sits and thinks.
(c) Runs and jumps.
(d) Rests and sleeps.

3. In the Fire Chief's story, "The Cock", which animal did the cock wish to play?
(a) The dog.
(b) The chicken.
(c) The calf.
(d) The cow.

4. What does Mary want to tell the rest of the cast after all the stories have been told?
(a) Her own story.
(b) They are ridiculous people.
(c) She wants to quit.
(d) It is time for bed.

5. What did Mrs. Martin see a man doing on the Underground?
(a) Running up and down the tracks.
(b) Tying his shoelace.
(c) Sneezing.
(d) Reading a newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?

2. Why did the Fire Chief stand outside by the door for a long time before ringing the bell?

3. In the story, "The Headcold", what was blonde Marie's profession?

4. How does Mr. Martin bid the Fire Chief farewell?

5. Which part of the alphabet does Mr. Smith quote in the last scene?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unspoken rules of society are broken by the characters?

2. What cycle exists in the play?

3. What is the significance of the Martins beginning the play at the end of the drama?

4. Why does the Fire Chief have difficulty finding a fire?

5. What revelation does Mary give about the Martin family?

6. What topic begins the conversation of the play?

7. Describe the story of "The Cock."

8. Describe the Mr. and Mrs. Martin's daughter.

9. Why is "The Bald Soprano" also called "the anti-play"?

10. How does the conversation among the Smiths and the Martins change after the Fire Chief leaves?

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