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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. Where did Jim Bayliss refuse to drive Sue because of the heat?
(a) The movies
(b) The park
(c) The beach
(d) The store

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

3. Where is George Deever calling from at the end of Act 1?
(a) Louisville
(b) Columbus
(c) New York
(d) Nashville

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

5. What does Joe Keller fear is George Deever's intention by visiting his father?
(a) He wants to warn his father about Chris's intentions to Ann
(b) He wants to reopen the case
(c) He wants to break him out
(d) He wants so tell him off

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Chris thinking of moving after he marries?

2. Which of the following is not a military rank listed among Joe Keller's factory staff?

3. What is different about the Kellers' yard at the beginning of the play

4. What are Ann and Chris doing when Joe Keller comes out of the house?

5. How long does Chris tell Ann he expected her to stay with the Kellers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does Frank Lubey bring to the Keller house?

2. For what crime is Ann's father in prison?

3. What does George suggest at the end of the scene to prove his story?

4. Why does Joe only read the want ads in the paper?

5. Why does Joe take his own life?

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

7. Explain the significance of the title of the play as a thematic element?

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

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

10. What is Chris's plan now that he knows the truth about his family?

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