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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. What is Stella displeased about when she starts her work at the theater?
(a) That she is not the only apprentice.
(b) That the food they bring in doesn't taste good.
(c) That the work days are too long.
(d) That she doesn't like it.

2. Who ignores Stella's moodiness because they believe her audition is a great opportunity for her?
(a) Lily.
(b) Her father.
(c) Uncle Vernon.
(d) Her mother.

3. At what point does the cast have access to the stage?
(a) Two days before opening night.
(b) Five days before opening night.
(c) Three days before opening night.
(d) Four days before opening night.

4. What is the name of Stella's audition piece?
(a) Peter Pan.
(b) Caesar and Cleopatra.
(c) Treasure Island.
(d) Bill of Divorcement.

5. How does Stella's family feel about Catholics?
(a) Not catholic but open to catholic beliefs.
(b) They are catholics themselves.
(c) Very strong negative opinions of catholics.
(d) They wish that they were catholics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Stella waiting at the beginning of the book?

2. Why do Stella and Geoffrey stand in for the actors?

3. What is Stella told about backing out of the audition?

4. At what time is Stella sent for sandwiches in Chapter 5?

5. Who is concerned about the Board?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is George and what is his assignment?

2. What is Meredith doing at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. Who are the two men departing the theater as Stella arrives and where are they going?

4. What happens when Stella first arrives at the theater?

5. What does Meredith ask Stella when she hands him his sandwich?

6. What actions will Rose take at the end of Chapter 0?

7. What is going on in the theater when the book begins?

8. How does opening night go for the first production in the book?

9. What does Meredith do during Stella's audition?

10. What happens ten days before Stella's audition, and what does Uncle Vernon do in response?

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