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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accident happens during Ani's bath?
(a) She slips under the water.
(b) She is burned by a therapeutic lamp.
(c) She slips on the floor.
(d) She is burned by hot water.

2. To whom does John refer when telling Jess that she is "not completely alone" (91)?
(a) Ani.
(b) Himself.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Jess's therapist.

3. When Eddie tells Ani that all is not right with his girlfriend, what object does he use as a metaphor?
(a) Sun rays.
(b) Shadows.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Raindrops.

4. To what state does Ani want to travel on her birthday?
(a) Maine.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Virginia.

5. What is Eddie's answer when Ani asks him "Why?" in relation to his pursuit of a job?
(a) He does not have anywhere else to go.
(b) He does not want her to lose the use of her fingers.
(c) He would like to call off the divorce.
(d) He would like to see her.

6. What emotion does Eddie report feeling about the length of most recent commitment to sobriety?
(a) Panic.
(b) Shame.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pride.

7. Scene Seven takes place in what month?
(a) November.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) December.

8. Scene Seven takes place the same night as what other part of the play?
(a) Scene One.
(b) Scene Two.
(c) The Prologue.
(d) The Epilogue.

9. A trip by which friend of Ani's friends had inspired her choice of birthday destination?
(a) Janey.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Jill.
(d) Jacqueline.

10. What part of Ani's body does Eddie pretend to play like an instrument?
(a) Her leg.
(b) Her foot.
(c) Her throat.
(d) Her arm.

11. For what purpose had Jess been coming to John's house during Scene Seven?
(a) To get him ready for a date with another woman.
(b) To get her paycheck.
(c) For a date with John.
(d) To ask John for a raise.

12. For how many years has Eddie been sober?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 2.

13. What is the first reason Eddie gives for wanting a job from Ani?
(a) He wants to make sure she is alright.
(b) He needs the money.
(c) He still loves her.
(d) He does not trust anyone else to take care of her.

14. Ani at first claims that her mind is what kind of "lover" (105)?
(a) Lousy.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Fantastic.
(d) Great.

15. What topic does Ani say that she and her nurse most often discuss?
(a) Politics.
(b) Celebrity gossip.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "entire act" (81) between Jess and John does the audience witness at the start of Scene Five?

2. Which of the following scenes are connected by continuous action, with no description of setting or context?

3. What length of trial run does Eddie suggest he complete before Ani hires him?

4. What musical present does Eddie report receiving from his parents when he was younger?

5. By what bad name does Ani continually call Eddie within Scene Six?

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