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

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

3. What does McCann repeatedly and nervously ask Goldberg regarding the boardinghouse at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) If they had the right person.
(b) If they had to go in.
(c) If they were in the right city.
(d) If this was the right place.

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

5. In Act 2, Part 1, what does Stanley tell McCann he would be doing soon?
(a) Going on a world tour.
(b) Going to school.
(c) Moving to a new boardinghouse.
(d) Leaving town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Petey tell Meg he encountered that may be boarding with them?

2. Who tries to leave after being introduced to the two gentlemen in Act 2, Part 1?

3. What does Stanley say in regards to the people talking outside that makes him irritable?

4. What does Goldberg say he treated a girl with when he was younger?

5. Why does Stanley suddenly grab McCann's arm in Act 2, Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Meg tell the two gentlemen about Stanley during their first meeting?

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

3. What is the nature of Goldberg and McCann's conversation regarding Stanley in the final scene?

4. How does Stanley react after hearing Goldberg's name in Act 1, Part 2?

5. How does Stanley react after McCann and Goldberg continue to interrogate him near the end of Act 2, Part 2?

6. How does Meg act when she hears someone coming down the stairs in Act 3, Part 1?

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

8. Describe Stanley's appearance when he is brought downstairs in the final scene.

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

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

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