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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. Why does Mary recite a poem?
(a) To annoy the cast.
(b) To honor the Fire Chief.
(c) To honor the Smiths.
(d) To honor the Martins.

2. According to Mrs. Smith, if paper is for writing and the cat is for the rat, what is cheese for?
(a) Eating.
(b) Rolling.
(c) Squeezing.
(d) Scratching.

3. What complaint does Mrs. Smith have about men?
(a) They spend all day playing golf and reading romance novels.
(b) They eat too little and drink too much.
(c) They snore and sing in their sleep.
(d) They spend all day smoking, powdering their noses, and drinking.

4. Who is Mrs. Smith waiting for to see her at her windmill?
(a) The turkeys.
(b) The cat.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) The aquaduct.

5. Why is it difficult to identify the members of the Watson clan?
(a) They refuse to be identified as Watsons.
(b) They keep changing names.
(c) They are all named Bobby.
(d) They all look alike.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who briefly begins the play again after the last scene?

2. According to Mrs. Martin, what do cacao trees produce?

3. How does Mr. Smith calm the agitated Mrs. Smith before the Martins arrive?

4. What is unusual about Mrs. Smith's statement about having changed her dress?

5. According to Mr. Martin, who is William?

Short Essay Questions

1. What drama unfolds as the Martins wait for the Smiths?

2. How does the play parody English society?

3. Describe the discussion that centers around Dr. Mackenzie-King.

4. Describe the plot and the moral behind the story, "The Dog and the Cow."

5. What is the purpose of the meaningless banter among the characters?

6. What argument centers around the Watson family?

7. What dull story does Mrs. Martin tell to amaze Mr. Martin and the Smiths?

8. What point is Ionesco attempting to make about conversation?

9. How is Realism used in the play?

10. Describe Mary.

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