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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. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Stanley tell McCann he would be doing soon?
(a) Moving to a new boardinghouse.
(b) Going on a world tour.
(c) Going to school.
(d) Leaving town.

2. Where does Stanley put his gift from Meg after opening it?
(a) On his knee.
(b) In the closet.
(c) On the floor.
(d) Around his neck.

3. What kind of cereal does Petey eat a the beginning of the play?
(a) Oat bran.
(b) Cheerios.
(c) Bran flakes.
(d) Corn flakes.

4. What does McCann show gratitude to Goldberg for in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) His hospitality.
(b) His niceness.
(c) His sincerity.
(d) His support.

5. Which of the following descriptions were not given to Stanley when he first comes down the stairs?
(a) Washed.
(b) Wearing glasses.
(c) In his pajamas.
(d) Unshaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Goldberg offer to bring to the party?

2. Finish this sentence by Goldberg: "For a paper, perhaps, to see how the M.C.C. was getting on _______."

3. What instrument does Meg say she likes to hear Stanley play?

4. What does Goldberg ask Meg in regards to her other guests?

5. What does Goldberg tell McCann is quite different in regards to their job in Act 1, Part 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the game the members of the birthday party play.

2. How does Stanley react after hearing Goldberg's name in Act 1, Part 2?

3. What is the nature of Meg and Stanley's conversation when he first returns to the boardinghouse in Act 1, Part 2?

4. Describe Meg's actions when she begins drinking.

5. What is the nature of McCann and Goldberg's interrogation of Stanley?

6. What does Meg tell the two gentlemen about Stanley during their first meeting?

7. What is the nature of Goldberg's discussion of his name near the end of Act 2, Part 1?

8. What does Meg say about breakfast at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1?

9. Describe the interaction between Lulu and Stanley at the end of Act 1, Part 1.

10. How does Stanley react when Meg asks for a kiss?

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