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

2. What reason does Stanley give for being anxious in regards to the new tenants in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) He doesn't trust them.
(b) He knew them back in Ireland.
(c) He doesn't know why they chose that boardinghouse.
(d) He doesn't want a crowd.

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

4. What does Petey tell Meg is new and coming soon to their area in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) A football team.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A show.

5. Whose name makes Stanley react with concern in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Lulu's.
(b) Petey's.
(c) McCann's.
(d) Goldberg's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Complete this sentence by Goldberg: "I mean naturally they ________ me to take care of it."

2. What does Stanley tell Meg he is considering accepting a contract for?

3. Who does Goldberg say he and Petey were discussing in Act 2, Part 1?

4. What is the piece from the paper Petey reads aloud in Act 1, Part 1 regarding?

5. What is the relationship between Meg and Petey in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the interaction between Goldberg and Stanley at the beginning of Act 2, Part 2.

2. What is the nature of Petey and Meg's conversation regarding the drum at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1?

3. Describe Goldberg's speech in regards to the principles he believes in.

4. What does Meg say about breakfast at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1?

5. How does Stanley react when Meg gives him fried bread?

6. Describe McCann as he comes downstairs in Act 3, Part 1.

7. What does Stanley tell McCann in regard to his birthday in Act 2, Part 1?

8. How does Stanley react when Meg asks for a kiss?

9. In what way do McCann and Goldberg say Stanley doesn't exist?

10. Describe the interaction between McCann and Lulu when he enters the room in Act 3, Part 2.

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