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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 scene "A" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)," Mr. Sergeant Smith uses a simile to describe hiding like what?
(a) A snail.
(b) A turtle.
(c) A frog.
(d) A snake.

2. What term refers to a vacation or leave of absence granted to an enlisted person?
(a) Parole.
(b) Extirpation.
(c) Suspension.
(d) Furlough.

3. Mrs. Smith explains to her children in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)" that their father's posting is how far away?
(a) 1,000 miles.
(b) An entire time zone.
(c) An eight hour flight.
(d) Two states.

4. In scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander," Lucius tells Mare that his favorite horse is always what?
(a) Sleeping late.
(b) Drooling.
(c) Eager to race.
(d) Vocalizing.

5. What does Mrs. Smith ask her children if they'd like in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?
(a) A sister.
(b) A brother.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to a musical tradition and style of music that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions?

2. Where does Mr. Sergeant Smith say he's been posted in scene "C" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

3. Lucius describes being known for wearing the same of what every day in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

4. What is Charlene's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?

5. What word refers to that made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the characters and what do they reveal in the play "Third Kingdom"?

2. What issues are discussed between Molly and Charlene in "C" of "Snails"?

3. What action takes place between Lucius and Mare in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?

4. What does Mr. Sergeant Smith write to his daughter in scene "C" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

5. In what ways does Parks leave metaphorical interpretation to the audience in "Snails"?

6. In what way did Mr. Sergeant Smith receive his greatest wish in "G" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

7. What objectives do Mrs. Smith and Buffy reveal in scene "B" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

8. What does the cockroach represent in "Snails"?

9. What does Lucius criticize Mare for doing improperly in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"? What is her criticism of him?

10. How are different styles of language juxtaposed in scene "B" of "Open House"?

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