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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 product does Mrs. Smith compare from different grocers?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Salad oil.
(c) Bread.
(d) Meat.

2. According to the Fire Chief, why did the young woman asphyxiate?
(a) She did not drink her tea.
(b) She thought her gas was her comb.
(c) She sat for too long.
(d) She was waiting for someone to answer the door.

3. Which character does Mrs. Smith advise to read poetry before a mirror?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mr. Martin.
(d) Mrs. Martin.

4. Which part of the alphabet does Mrs Martin quote in the last scene?
(a) The first half.
(b) Consonants.
(c) The second half.
(d) Vowels.

5. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?
(a) A monophysite priest.
(b) A typist.
(c) A clerk.
(d) A shop-assistant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character admits to reading poetry before a mirror?

2. What excuse does Mrs. Smith give for Mr. Smith's ill temper?

3. According to Mrs. Martin, when can one sit down in a chair?

4. What train does Mrs. Martin take to London?

5. Whom does Mr. Martin claim is going crazy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the story of the calf that gave birth to a cow.

2. Why is "The Bald Soprano" also called "the anti-play"?

3. How is the play both a comedy and a tragedy?

4. Describe Mr. Martin.

5. What unspoken rules of society are broken by the characters?

6. Describe the setting of the play.

7. How does the play parody English society?

8. How is repetition used as a literary device?

9. What cycle exists in the play?

10. Why are the Smiths angry with Mary when she announces the arrival of the Martins?

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