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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stanley suddenly grab McCann's arm in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) To hurt him.
(b) To tickle him.
(c) To get him to listen to him.
(d) To joke with him.

2. What noise is heard offstage at the beginning of Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Crying.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Indistinct conversation.
(d) Screaming.

3. Where does Stanley put his gift from Meg after opening it?
(a) In the closet.
(b) Around his neck.
(c) On the floor.
(d) On his knee.

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

5. What does Goldberg tell McCann is quite different in regards to their job in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The plan.
(b) The scheme.
(c) Their role.
(d) The main issue.

6. What does Goldberg tell McCann he did specifically for this job?
(a) Bought a suit.
(b) Got a haircut.
(c) Asked for him.
(d) Read a book.

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

8. What does McCann say Stanley is, which is odd for someone on their birthday?
(a) Silly.
(b) Sad.
(c) Young.
(d) Depressed.

9. Why does Meg become excited in regards to her new tenants in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Because they complimented her.
(b) Because they are good looking.
(c) Because they liked their room.
(d) Because they brought her a gift.

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

11. What does Stanley tell Meg happened that prevented him from performing at a theater once?
(a) It was under new management.
(b) It had been a lie.
(c) It was on fire.
(d) It had been locked up.

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

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

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

15. What does Stanley say when Meg offers him a present in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) He loves it.
(b) Thank you.
(c) He doesn't like it.
(d) That it isn't his birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject do Stanley and McCann discuss in Act 2, Part 1?

2. Who does Goldberg tell Meg he had previously spoke with when they first meet?

3. What does Stanley complain about after coming down the stairs in Act 1, Part 1?

4. What sounds does Petey hear when Meg goes upstairs to retrieve Stanley in Act 1, Part 1?

5. Why does Meg say she wishes Stanley would play music for them that day when first meeting Goldberg and McCann?

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