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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. When does the story take place?
(a) Early summer, in the future.
(b) In the middle of winter, in the past.
(c) Autumn, present day.
(d) Christmas time, present day.

2. Why did Curt not go to college?
(a) Curt didn't have enough money to go to college.
(b) Curt didn't have high enough grades to get into college.
(c) Curt's mom got sick, and he had to take care of her.
(d) Curt had no desire to go to college.

3. Where does Sandy go in her head to relax?
(a) A house with an indoor courtyard.
(b) The massage parlor.
(c) Sandy's mother's house.
(d) A state park.

4. Why does Curt feel like the failed bust was his fault?
(a) Curt was too nervous to have sex with Sandy.
(b) Curt liked Sandy and told her about the bust so she wouldn't get into trouble.
(c) Curt left his badge in his pants, and Sandy found it.
(d) Curt did not take his underwear off, and that tipped Sandy off to his undercover status.

5. Why is the massage parlor's location so important?
(a) The massage parlor interferes with traffic flow.
(b) The massage parlor is located next to a restaurant where members of the Christian Coalition like to eat.
(c) The massage parlor will be torn down.
(d) The massage parlor is located next to a church.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sandy respond to Curt's news about his relationship with Beth?

2. Why would Sandy act the way that Doug says she acted at her party in Act 1, Scene 7?

3. What changes would Sandy like to see happen with her job?

4. What will $100 buy Doug?

5. How does Heather react after learning Curt's identity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Before the massage starts, Sandy has Curt sign a paper. Should Curt sign the paper, or is signing it foreshadowing bad things to come?

2. Who is the more experienced officer, Doug or Curt? Why?

3. How does Curt react to Doug's statements about Sandy in Act 1, Scene 7?

4. Why does Curt feel the need to have Sandy over to his apartment?

5. Why is Beth so intent on Curt pursuing the promotion to lieutenant?

6. Curt and Sandy talk about their lives a little bit. Does Curt seem to like his job? Why?

7. Are Heather's clothes typical of a massage therapist?

8. Does Doug have a right to arrest Heather? Support your answer with evidence.

9. Is there evidence in the play to support Beth's feelings about Curt spending time with Sandy?

10. Why is Beth jealous in Act 1, Scene 4?

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