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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Angie want to stay and watch Marlene?
(a) It is where she most wants to be in the world.
(b) She wants to spy on Marlene for Joyce.
(c) She wants Marlene's job.
(d) She does not trust Marlene.

2. Confident, feminine businesswomen make Louise feel:
(a) Relieved.
(b) Appreciated.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Happy.

3. In terms of her current job, Louise feels that she:
(a) Could advance if she were younger.
(b) Could advance if she weren't so good looking.
(c) Has reached the limit of advancement.
(d) Could advance further.

4. In Act 2, Scene 3, Marlene is busy and what else?
(a) And can't spend much time with Angie.
(b) But decides to take the day off.
(c) But is going to clear her schedule for Angie.
(d) But is very excited to see Angie.

5. What does Marlene asks Angie about?
(a) Joyce.
(b) Her boyfriend.
(c) Kit.
(d) Her neighbors.

6. According to Marlene and Joyce, why did their mother have a miserable life?
(a) Her children were such a disappointment to her.
(b) She lost all her money gambling on horses.
(c) She was never able to use the education she had.
(d) Her husband was a drunk.

7. Who conducts the interview in Act 2, Scene 3, Part 1?
(a) Nell.
(b) Louise.
(c) Marlene.
(d) Win.

8. When Angie is awakened by a nightmare, the one word she says to Marlene is:
(a) "Mother"
(b) "Aunt"
(c) "Frightening"
(d) "Hello"

9. What is the only thing Marlene and Joyce don't argue about?
(a) Why Marlene does not have a husband.
(b) Why Joyce does not seem glad to see Marlene.
(c) The fact that Marlene should have known Angie was lying.
(d) Whether Angie should keep the dress on.

10. Why is Howard not coming in to work during the course of the play?
(a) He got into a car wreck.
(b) He is interviewing for a different job.
(c) He is too hung over.
(d) He is upset about Marlene's promotion.

11. Joyce and Marlene argue over everything in Act 3, Part 2 except:
(a) Who should sleep on the sofa.
(b) Whether Marlene was right to leave her daughter.
(c) Whether Marlene was right to leave.
(d) Who is a better daughter.

12. According to Joyce, this "society" is:
(a) Childish.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) A good idea.

13. What does Marlene complain about to the other women as she enters work?
(a) She is hung over.
(b) The subway was running late.
(c) The coffee is too hot.
(d) She is underpaid.

14. What sort of "society" does Angie have with Kit?
(a) Criminal.
(b) Secret.
(c) High.
(d) Underage.

15. What does Joyce do when Marlene offers her money?
(a) Joyce begins to cry.
(b) Joyce gladly takes it.
(c) Joyce refuses to take any.
(d) Joyce scoffs at how little it is.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Angie enters the office, Marlene offers her:

2. How does Louise feel that she is viewed as at work?

3. Where does Angie want Marlene to take her?

4. Who else was up for the promotion that Marlene got?

5. How much time does Mrs. Kidd say she needs with Marlene?

(see the answer keys)

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