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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Curt think the title "Blue Serge" means?
(a) A "surge" of color.
(b) A cheap suit.
(c) A "surge" of sadness.
(d) A lifetime of crime.

2. Where does Act 2, Scene 4 take place?
(a) The police station.
(b) The bar.
(c) The massage parlor.
(d) Curt's apartment.

3. What brought Sandy to Curt in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) The date Curt and Sandy planned.
(b) Guilt over Sandy's date with Doug.
(c) Heather has a lot of people at Sandy's apartment.
(d) Curt's desperate call in the middle of the night.

4. Why is Doug upset about the massage parlor raid?
(a) Doug wants Heather to be safe.
(b) Doug wants Sandy to be safe.
(c) Doug doesn't want to mess up again.
(d) Doug feels like the police are arresting everyone.

5. How does Beth react to Curt's memories of his childhood?
(a) Beth thinks that Curt is feeling sorry for himself and needs to move past it.
(b) Beth thinks Curt should revisit his childhood home.
(c) Beth is angry at Curt for living in the past.
(d) Beth feels sorry for Curt and wants to comfort him.

6. Where does Act 1, Scene 8 take place?
(a) In Curt's apartment.
(b) At the massage parlor.
(c) At the bar.
(d) At the police station.

7. Why is Curt called in to the station in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Curt needs to warn Sandy.
(b) Curt is needed for backup for the raid.
(c) Doug needs help finding his handcuffs.
(d) Curt has information about the massage parlor.

8. In Act 2, Scene 6, Curt knows he is in trouble. What is his plan?
(a) Curt plans to get Doug to take the blame.
(b) Curt plans to turn himself in and get a reduced sentence.
(c) Curt plans to run with the money.
(d) Curt plans to go to trial and plead no contest.

9. What are the police looking for at the massage parlor in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Solicitors.
(c) Prostitutes.
(d) Financial records.

10. What is Doug's advice to Curt about his life?
(a) Try to win Beth back.
(b) Try not to ruin your life completely.
(c) Follow Sandy and get the money back.
(d) Leave town immediately.

11. Why does Curt feel that Beth is rich even though he admits that she is poor?
(a) Because Beth is choosing to be poor.
(b) Because Beth's parents are rich.
(c) Because Beth hates poor people.
(d) Because Beth has the attitude of someone who is rich.

12. What is the source of Doug being upset in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) Doug lost his job.
(b) Heather broke up with Doug.
(c) Doug's brother was arrested for drug possession again.
(d) Heather is mad that the police are raiding the parlor.

13. What does Curt admit about the money he gave Sandy?
(a) The money is evidence, and he stole it.
(b) Curt couldn't afford to give Sandy much money, but he wanted to impress her.
(c) Curt has more money than he lets people know.
(d) Curt had a friend print the money.

14. When does Sandy go to Curt in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) On Friday for their date.
(b) After Curt learns that he has been fired.
(c) In the middle of the night.
(d) After Sandy has been on a date with Doug.

15. What do the police do at the massage parlor in Act 2, Scene 6?
(a) Drive away protesters.
(b) Arrest Curt.
(c) Arrest the prostitutues.
(d) Seize the property.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Curt react to what Sandy does at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What does Curt give Sandy in Act 2, Scene 5?

3. Why can't Curt just return the money he stole before anyone misses it?

4. Why is Doug looking for Curt in Act 2, Scene 4?

5. What has Curt been doing for the last four years of his relationship with Beth?

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