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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. What does Curt reveal about his mother?
(a) Curt's mother died, and he is still having to pay her hospital bills.
(b) Curt's mother is a prostitute.
(c) Curt's mother and father are getting a divorce.
(d) Curt lives with his mother.

2. How does Beth feel about Curt being at the massage parlor?
(a) Beth is jealous and upset.
(b) Beth hopes that Curt will be able to help Sandy.
(c) Beth is proud of Curt's attempt to end prostitution in their town.
(d) Beth thinks Curt's job is cool.

3. What will $100 buy Doug?
(a) A new radio at the store.
(b) Some fun.
(c) A pint of liquor.
(d) It will bail him out of jail.

4. Where does Curt find Doug after the meeting at the police station in Act 1, Scene 7?
(a) Asleep on a table.
(b) With Sandy.
(c) With Heather.
(d) In the bathroom.

5. What is Curt hoping he does not lose as a result of the failed bust at the massage parlor?
(a) Curt doesn't want to lose Beth.
(b) Curt doesn't want to lose his courage to bust another prostitution front.
(c) Curt doesn't want to lose his job promotion to lieutenant.
(d) Curt doesn't want to lose his chance for a date with Sandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Curt has asked Sandy to help him with something Beth won't do. What does Curt ask Sandy to do?

2. What happens with Curt's job in Act 1, Scene 7?

3. Heather and Doug go round and round over what topic?

4. When does the story take place?

5. What kind of massage does Curt imply he is looking for from Sandy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on Doug's conversation with Curt, will Doug go back to the massage parlor and pay for another form of sex with Heather?

2. Why does Curt want to help Sandy find a new line of work?

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

4. Does Doug have feelings for Heather beyond her prostitution services? Have examples from Act 1, Scene 7, support your answer.

5. What does Sandy's relaxation place reveal about her?

6. Why would Heather offer more than just a massage to Doug?

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

8. Based on Curt's actions toward Doug in Act 1, Scene 7, does it appear that Curt has feelings for Sandy?

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

10. Are Curt and Beth in love?

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