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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does McCann ask Goldberg in regards to their job near the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) If it will be messy.
(b) If its like anything they've done before.
(c) If it will be quick.
(d) If it will take longer than usual.

2. Which of the following descriptions were not given to Stanley when he first comes down the stairs?
(a) In his pajamas.
(b) Wearing glasses.
(c) Washed.
(d) Unshaven.

3. What does McCann show gratitude to Goldberg for in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) His niceness.
(b) His hospitality.
(c) His support.
(d) His sincerity.

4. How many men does Petey tell Meg he encountered that may be boarding with them?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. What is Stanley invited to by the person who brings in the parcel?
(a) To a picnic.
(b) On a date.
(c) To a restaurant.
(d) To a bar.

6. What nickname does Goldberg say him mother called him?
(a) Jo.
(b) Nat.
(c) Stan.
(d) Simey.

7. What religion is Goldberg in the play?
(a) Baptish.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Methodist.

8. What country does Stanley tell McCann he has great admiration for?
(a) McCann.
(b) His family.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

9. What does Petey excuse himself to do at the end of Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Meet friends.
(b) Tend to his garden.
(c) Play chess.
(d) Play poker.

10. In what way does McCann tear the newspaper?
(a) Into shreds.
(b) Mathematically even strips.
(c) He doesn't tear the newspaper.
(d) Into small pieces.

11. What is the name of the town Stanley says he used to live?
(a) Troubadour.
(b) Basingstoke.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Santaigo.

12. What do Stanley and Petey discuss when Stanley first comes downstairs?
(a) Family.
(b) The paper.
(c) Sports.
(d) The weather.

13. Complete this sentence by McCann: "I'm just all right once I ____ what I'm doing."
(a) Know.
(b) Secure.
(c) See.
(d) Have.

14. What does Stanley complain about in regards to his breakfast?
(a) His toast is burnt.
(b) His milk is sour.
(c) His cereal is stale.
(d) His meat is spoiled.

15. What interrupts Meg and Stanley's argument in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A fire.
(b) A visitor.
(c) A knock on the door.
(d) A scream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stanley say when Meg offers him a present in Act 1, Part 2?

2. What instrument does Meg say she likes to hear Stanley play?

3. What kind of cereal does Petey eat a the beginning of the play?

4. What is the first character to appear in Act 1, Part 1 carrying?

5. What time does Goldberg say the party will start?

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