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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 does Tom say in jest he has gotten his parents for Christmas?
(a) Mink, diamonds, a Rolls.
(b) A trip to St. Tropez.
(c) Wine.
(d) A trip to the Gold Coast.

2. What soundtrack blares from a loudspeaker in Act One, Scene One?
(a) Schubert.
(b) Rossini.
(c) Mendelssohn.
(d) Paganini.

3. Where will Tom and his family be staying during their holiday?
(a) Home.
(b) Tent.
(c) Hotel.
(d) Caravan.

4. How did Roy and Coral's son die?
(a) Car accident.
(b) Military.
(c) Drowned.
(d) Plane crash.

5. Where are Harry and Tom when Act Two, Scene One, opens?
(a) Home.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) School.
(d) Walking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Roy and Coral traveling for their holiday?

2. In Act Two, Scene Four, what is the second thing that Tom says his mother can get him for Christmas?

3. In Act Two, Scene One, how long does Roy ask Coral to try coming back to reality?

4. How long have Tom and his family been in Australia?

5. Where does Gwen say that Vic and Harry work?

Short Essay Questions

1. What conversation do Meg and Tom have before they leave?

2. What do Roy and Coral discuss at the end of Act One?

3. What does Tom say when he hears Gwen disparaging his family?

4. How does Harry say that he and his family will spend their holiday?

5. What does Gwen complain about in Act Two, Scene Two?

6. What complaints does Gwen have about the play?

7. In Act Two, Scene Two, what conversation does Meg have with her father about her mother?

8. What complaint does Roy have about Coral's behavior at school functions, and how does she respond?

9. Who does Roy thank in Act One, Scene One?

10. What happend to Roy and Coral's son, and why does Roy say that he had to go?

(see the answer keys)

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