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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sarcastic expression does Sue use to refer to the Kellers?
(a) The three little pigs
(b) The band of thieves
(c) The United Nations
(d) The holy family

2. What does Joe Keller want for dinner?
(a) Steak
(b) Chicken
(c) Pasta
(d) Lobster

3. What action has Ann's mother recently decided against?
(a) Getting a divorce
(b) Converting to Catholicism
(c) Moving to New York
(d) Having another child

4. Why could Larry not have been killed by a faulty part from Joe Keller's factory?
(a) He didn't fight in the Pacific
(b) He never flew in a P-40
(c) He was not a pilot
(d) He died before the shipment of bad parts went out

5. What "job" has Joe Keller given Bert?
(a) Policeman
(b) Mayor
(c) Doctor
(d) Fireman

6. How long will it be until Steve Deever is free?
(a) A year to 18 months
(b) 5 months
(c) At least ten years
(d) Four or five years

7. How long does Chris tell Ann he expected her to stay with the Kellers?
(a) A week
(b) A day
(c) Three days
(d) Two week

8. What does Kate like about Chris's removal of the fallen tree?
(a) It lets more light in
(b) The stump makes a nice seat
(c) It isn't blocking the back entrance
(d) She can plant a garden

9. Joe Keller says a doctor could make a million dollars if he could bring a boy into the world without what body part?
(a) Nose
(b) Index finger
(c) Eyes
(d) Right foot

10. To what amusement park does Joe Keller compare his backyard?
(a) Disney Land
(b) Atlantic City
(c) Astroland
(d) Playland

11. Whose son constantly takes people's temperatures?
(a) Jim's
(b) Frank's
(c) Joe's
(d) Ann's

12. What is different about the Kellers' yard at the beginning of the play
(a) It has been mowed
(b) A tree has fallen
(c) A large picnic is going on
(d) The hammock is broken

13. What was Chris' nickname in the war?
(a) Chris McGuts
(b) Lil' Chris Lug-Nut
(c) Mother McKeller
(d) Pee-wee Keller

14. What French expression does Chris use to refer to Joe in Act 2?
(a) Garcon
(b) Enfant
(c) Roue
(d) Bete

15. Why did Joe Keller throw out a sack of potatoes?
(a) He wanted to clear the kitchen of all clutter
(b) He is sick of eating potatoes every night
(c) They were rotten
(d) He thought it was a bag of garbage

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jim have to leave Joe Keller's yard at the beginning of the first act?

2. What occupation did Susie have?

3. With whom does Jim say he wants to play golf?

4. What emotion does Joe fear Chris feels regarding his money?

5. Which of the following is not something Joe lists as being something people must do with Steve Deever to show them he is not a murderer?

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