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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. Who does Helena think is in love with Alison?
(a) Cliff
(b) Hugh
(c) Jimmy
(d) Webster

2. What two things does Jimmy say are distracting him from listening to the radio?
(a) Newspaper and iron
(b) Newspaper and church bells
(c) Iron and gas stove
(d) Gas stove and church bells

3. Which of the following do the Porters have in the house?
(a) A television
(b) A gas stove
(c) A leather armchair
(d) A chest of drawers

4. What is Jimmy listening to on the radio?
(a) The news
(b) A comedy
(c) A concert
(d) A play

5. Where does Helena work?
(a) The theater
(b) The cinema
(c) The supermarket
(d) The local council

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rooms does the Porter's apartment have?

2. Over what kind of drink do the characters argue?

3. When is Alison's father coming to pick her up?

4. What is Alison doing at the beginning of the scene?

5. What member of his family does Jimmy talk about?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hugh and Jimmy used to embarrass Alison?

2. What realization does Helena come to in this section?

3. In what way could Alison and Jimmy be seen as happy?

4. Describe the character of Helena.

5. In what way does Helena's statement that Jimmy would feel more comfortable with things during the French Revolution sum up Jimmy as a person?

6. How do Jimmy and Helena react differently to Alison's perceived weaknesses?

7. In what way does Jimmy and Helena's relationship seem more affectionate then Jimmy and Alison's relationship?

8. How does Jimmy persuade Alison to stay?

9. What mistakes do the Colonel and Alison admit they have made?

10. Describe the three main characters.

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