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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. How does Curt respond to the request Sandy makes at the end of Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) Curt gets some of Beth's clothes for Sandy to wear.
(b) Curt kisses Sandy.
(c) Curt nods and asks Sandy to spend the night.
(d) Curt goes and arrests all the people at Sandy's apartment, including Heather.

2. What physical state is Sandy in when she comes to Curt in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) Sandy is in lingerie because she just finished working.
(b) Sandy isn't wearing a coat or shoes and is crying.
(c) Sandy is dressed up and looks nice.
(d) Sandy is still intoxicated.

3. Why is Beth surprised to see Curt at his apartment in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Because Curt's car is not outside and the lights are off.
(b) Because Doug had told Beth that Curt moved to the state park.
(c) Because Beth had yelled at Curt when he left to follow Sandy.
(d) Because Beth thinks Curt will be with Sandy.

4. Why does Beth think Curt wants to be poor?
(a) Because Curt can't get ahead at work.
(b) Because Curt is hanging out with Sandy.
(c) Because Curt said he wants to be poor.
(d) Because Curt is just giving up and doesn't want to win in life.

5. What are Curt's thoughts about jail?
(a) Curt is scared to go to jail.
(b) Curt hates his life and wants to go to jail.
(c) Curt thinks he will get off with a warning and not have to go to jail.
(d) Curt doesn't think going to jail matters anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Curt reveal to Doug about Beth in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. Why does Doug think the police will find what they are looking for at the massage parlor?

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

4. What will happen to the people involved with the crimes at the massage parlor?

5. In what setting does Act 2 begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 4, Doug is very upset about the possibility of people being arrested during the raid at he massage parlor. What are the reasons for his feelings?

2. How does Curt react toward Sandy once he finds out where she has been in Act 2, Scene 2, and what has she been doing?

3. In Act 2, Scene 6, how does Doug encourage Curt?

4. What about Sandy's personality makes her horrified at Curt stealing the money? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

5. Does Curt have any real reason to feel like Beth keeps him around so she can feel good about herself? Use evidence from the play to support your answer.

6. Based on the description of the Act 2, Scene 1, setting, what can we assume about Curt and Sandy's sleeping arrangements?

7. At the end of Act 1, Scene 8, what made Sandy change her mind about letting Curt help her find a new job?

8. How does Curt upset Sandy in Act 1, Scene 8? Is there evidence in the same scene that Curt's intentions weren't to hurt her?

9. In Act 2, Scene 4, why is Curt so upset about the raid?

10. Where does Sandy go to for help before returning to her apartment to find the padlocked door in Act 2, Scene 2? What happens when she gets there?

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