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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 will happen to the people involved with the crimes at the massage parlor?
(a) A fine.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A 10-year sentence.
(d) A warning.

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

3. What does Sandy want from Heather in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A free drink.
(b) A place to stay.
(c) The $500 Sandy had to give the landlord.
(d) All Heather's stuff out of the apartment.

4. What has Curt been doing all day in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Driving around town looking for Sandy.
(b) Working at the police station.
(c) Helping Doug and Heather move in together.
(d) Convincing Beth to not break up with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Doug believe that the police force is raiding the massage parlor in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. What is Doug's advice to Curt about helping Sandy?

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

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

5. How does Beth react to Curt's memories of his childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is there evidence in the play to support Doug's feeling that Heather might be faking her interest in him?

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

3. How does Curt feel about Sandy arriving at this apartment in the middle of the night?

4. In Act 2, Scene 5, what are Curt's reasons for stealing the money for Sandy?

5. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is Curt trying to do by showing up to warn Sandy and give her money?

6. In Act 2, Scene 4, what does Curt tell Doug is the reason that makes it so easy for Curt and Beth to end a four-year relationship?

7. Sandy's mother has been married five times. Why was the death of one of those husbands so upsetting to her?

8. In Act 2, Scene 6, when does Curt realize he has made a terrible mistake?

9. What does Beth tell Curt in Act 2, Scene 3, that he needs to do regarding his childhood? Is there any evidence from the play to support her suggestion?

10. How does Curt react to Beth's suggestion that he move past his childhood in Act 2, Scene 3?

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