The Shadow Box Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Michael Cristofer
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Shadow Box Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition of what it means to be socially taboo?
(a) There are laws against talking about the topic.
(b) Not often discussed or talked about.
(c) Only outcasts would consider the topic.
(d) The topic is easily discussed in society.

2. Who is Claire?
(a) Felicity's sister.
(b) Felicity's daughter.
(c) Agnes's daughter.
(d) Felicity's granddaughter.

3. What is unique about where Joe is staying?
(a) It is designed to allow his body to heal.
(b) It has enough rooms for all of his family.
(c) It has no privacy as people can see into the cottage at all times.
(d) It is a specially equipped cottage.

4. What is the main topic of this play?
(a) Life.
(b) Family relationships.
(c) Hospital care.
(d) Death.

5. What draws Joe's attention to the interview area?
(a) A man calls him over.
(b) The loud crying of a woman.
(c) A light suddenly comes on.
(d) The sound of recorded voices.

6. What does Felicity tell the interviewer to undermine Claire?
(a) Tells Agnes that she wishes Claire were there.
(b) Talks about how much Claire helps her.
(c) Talks about how beautiful Claire is.
(d) Tells the interviewer that Agnes doesn't love her.

7. Who does Felicity say Agnes is like?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her grandmother.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her sister.

8. What is Brian sharing as the interview area switches to highlight him?
(a) His feelings about Joe.
(b) His need to see his family.
(c) His perspective on death.
(d) His desire to live forever.

9. What does Agnes do that causes Felicity to chastise her and launch into a bawdy song?
(a) Cleaning the cottage.
(b) Talking about Claire.
(c) Singing a hymn.
(d) Reading the bible.

10. Which of the following best describes how Joe feels about talking to a voice when he is unable to see the person?
(a) Judgmental.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Resigned.

11. What does Brian believe has been thwarted by the mechanics of dying?
(a) His muse.
(b) His ability to tell a story.
(c) His eloquence.
(d) His grammar.

12. What does Joe tell the interviewer was his first reaction to learning about his terminal condition?
(a) Fear.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Anger.

13. Why was Joe released from the hospital?
(a) To spend time with his family.
(b) To be able to keep track of his progress more carefully.
(c) To keep others from catching his illness.
(d) Because there was nothing else they could do for him.

14. What hope does Joe have in regards to Maggie's visit?
(a) That she will finally understand he is dying.
(b) That she will be ready to comfort Steve when the time comes.
(c) That she will be able to find peace.
(d) That she will love being at the cottage.

15. How does Brian describe fate?
(a) Happy.
(b) Serious.
(c) Amusing.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Felicity do to try and block out the interviewer's voice?

2. Which of the following is the best description of what the opening setting could be mistake for?

3. What does Brian say about every person's dreams?

4. How does Brian respond when he sees Beverly at the cottage?

5. How does Joe react to what Maggie has done to Steve?

(see the answer keys)

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