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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the person who brings in the parcel at the end of the first part?
(a) Meg.
(b) Lulu.
(c) McCann.
(d) Nat.

2. What does Meg brag to Goldberg and McCann about regarding Stanley?
(a) His looks.
(b) His smarts.
(c) His piano playing.
(d) His singing.

3. What does Meg say she assumes Stanley is doing during her conversation with Petey in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Taking a shower.
(d) Watching television.

4. What does Stanley tell McCann about Meg to explain her celebrating his birthday early?
(a) She is silly.
(b) She is crazy.
(c) She is nice.
(d) She is happy.

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

6. What does McCann whistle in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) A nursery rhyme.
(b) A hymn.
(c) An opera.
(d) An Irish folk song.

7. What does Goldberg suggest McCann go out and get at the end of Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Snacks.
(b) Beer.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Liquor.

8. What does Stanley go into the kitchen to do at the end of Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Nap.
(b) Wash.
(c) Wash and shave.
(d) Shave.

9. What does Petey leave the house without doing that leaves Meg aghast in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Cleaning his dish.
(b) Drinking his tea.
(c) Reading his paper.
(d) Kissing her goodbye.

10. What is the relationship between Meg and Petey in the play?
(a) Friends.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Husband and wife.
(d) Roommates.

11. What does McCann say is the only reason he is nervous in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) He feels sick.
(b) He likes the guy.
(c) He wants to be finished.
(d) He's waiting to start.

12. Who are the first people to appear in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) McCann and Goldberg.
(b) Petey and Lulu.
(c) Stanley and Petey.
(d) Meg and Lulu.

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

14. Who tries to leave after being introduced to the two gentlemen in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Meg.
(b) Petey.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Lulu.

15. What does Meg give Stanley as a gift?
(a) A hat.
(b) A piano.
(c) Money.
(d) A toy drum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Stanley give for being anxious in regards to the new tenants in Act 1, Part 2?

2. What does Stanley complain about in regards to his breakfast?

3. What does Meg come into the scene carrying in Act 1, Part 2?

4. What is Stanley invited to by the person who brings in the parcel?

5. Finish this sentence by Goldberg: "For a paper, perhaps, to see how the M.C.C. was getting on _______."

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