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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. According to Chris in his monologue, what should have been born out of all the death in the war?
(a) Social responsibility
(b) A new nationalism
(c) Lingering hate
(d) A sense of religious faith

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

3. What appliance does Lydia accidentally plug in?
(a) Malted mixer
(b) Humidifier
(c) Bread maker
(d) Toaster

4. What item is Ann sad to see is missing from her old backyard?
(a) A hammock
(b) A dog house
(c) A tree-house
(d) A picnic table

5. What does Kate Keller still do regularly in preparation for Larry's return?
(a) Cooks his favorite dinner every week
(b) Shines his shoes
(c) Dusts his books
(d) Makes his bed

Short Answer Questions

1. To what amusement park does Joe Keller compare his backyard?

2. What does Kate like about Chris's removal of the fallen tree?

3. What does Chris always find in every person he meets, according to Ann?

4. What does Kate Keller bring out in a pitcher at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What does Joe Keller promise at the end of the act?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Joe and Chris view the world differently?

2. What is Steve Deever's side of the cylinder head story?

3. What story does Kate tell to demonstrate her intuitive connection with Larry?

4. Explain Joe Keller's logic for Steve Deever's "mistake" at the factory.

5. Why does Joe take his own life?

6. Describe the story that Jim tells about the year he left his family.

7. How does George describe his father?

8. How does Joe blame Kate for his scandal?

9. How did Larry die, according to his letter?

10. What statement destroys the good will building between George and Joe?

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