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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 NOT mentioned in the long and confusing passage that is recited in the play?
(a) A man in a hood.
(b) Concealing a baby.
(c) A terrible accident.
(d) Bloody hands.

2. What does William have a brief fantasy about?
(a) A romance with Isa.
(b) Jumping up on stage and singing.
(c) Eloping with Mrs. Manresa.
(d) Owning the Pointz Hall estate.

3. Which of the following is not one of Mrs. Sands' helpers?
(a) Lois.
(b) Irene.
(c) Caleb.
(d) David.

4. What is the general opinion of Albert in real life?
(a) That he is dashing.
(b) That he is an excellent actor.
(c) That he is highly intelligent.
(d) That he is an idiot.

5. What are the only two emotions Isa acknowledges?
(a) Happiness and sadness.
(b) Excitement and boredom.
(c) Anger and envy.
(d) Love and hate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. Oliver's country home?

2. How does Isa feel about Mr. Haines?

3. What country is "Between the Acts" set in?

4. Where does Mr. Oliver fall asleep?

5. What awkward moment occurs during the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucy Swithin like to read and imagine?

2. What does an old crone character recite on the stage?

3. What causes Giles' bad mood when he arrives at Pointz Hall?

4. What does Mr. Oliver dream of when he falls asleep in the library?

5. What thoughts does Isa have about the plot of the pageant?

6. What do the Haineses and Mr. Oliver discuss at the beginning of the novel?

7. What do Mrs. Sands and Candish do to prepare for the event?

8. What is the relationship between Isa and Mr. Haines?

9. What does Isa think about while watching George and company?

10. What troubles does William have?

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