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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Stanley returns home at the end of Act II, Eugene tells him, “Mom’s in the kitchen cooking. Pop’s upstairs with his prayer book. They figured if God didn’t bring you home, maybe” what would?
(a) Her homemade pirogues
(b) Her chicken noodle soup
(c) Her potato pancakes
(d) Her chocolate cake

2. What does Kate tell Laurie she’s made for dinner tonight in the beginning of Act II?
(a) Tuna fish salad
(b) Onion pirogues
(c) Homemade pizza
(d) Meatloaf

3. What book is Laurie reading when Eugene comes to her room to talk in Act II?
(a) To Have and Have Not
(b) The Merry Wives of Windsor
(c) The Citadel
(d) Romeo and Juliet

4. Where is Eugene writing in his memoirs in the opening of Act II?
(a) In the basement
(b) In the backyard
(c) In the attic
(d) In his room

5. How long does Jack say the Murphys have lived across the street in Act II?
(a) 1 year
(b) 3 years
(c) 2 years
(d) 5 years

6. Why does Eugene say his knee hurts in the beginning of Act II?
(a) He ran for six miles
(b) He was beaten up by a bully
(c) He got hit with a baseball
(d) He fell down the stairs at school

7. At about what time does Act II open?
(a) 6:00 a.m.
(b) 3:30 p.m.
(c) 9:30 p.m.
(d) 6:30 p.m.

8. How did Stanley lose his salary in Act II?
(a) Playing gin-rummy
(b) Playing poker
(c) Playing blackjack
(d) Playing roulette

9. What grades are shown on Eugene’s report card in Act II?
(a) Four A’s and one B
(b) Four B’s and one A
(c) Three A’s and two B’s
(d) All A’s

10. Eugene says that his cousin Nora has been seeing what guy every night in Act II?
(a) Larry Clurman
(b) Michael Stuart
(c) William Ross
(d) James Handy

11. Who is Blanche preparing to go on a date with in the opening of Act II?
(a) Peter Anderson
(b) Mike Smith
(c) Frank Murphy
(d) James Wilkins

12. Of the letter that Blanche receives in Act II, Eugene says, “It was a sad letter, all right, but it sure was well written. Maybe I should have been born” where?
(a) In the South
(b) In Ireland
(c) In Spain
(d) In Russia

13. What woman does Kate act jealous about because Jack danced with her once two years ago at the Commodore Hotel in Act II?
(a) Michelle
(b) Natalie
(c) Sarah
(d) Helene

14. Due to Jack’s health, Jack and Kate are unable to go to an affair to see who with his orchestra in Act II?
(a) James Taylor
(b) Glen Gray
(c) Lawrence Welk
(d) Roger Waters

15. Eugene tells his brother in Act II, “Pop isn’t going to die. He ate” what “tonight”?
(a) Three lamb chops
(b) Salad and soup
(c) Two roast beef sandwiches
(d) Two bowls of ice cream

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days ago does Eugene say his father suffered the physical ailment in the opening of Act II?

2. Laurie first says that her mother looks like what movie star when she descends the stairs for her date in Act II?

3. Where does Laurie say her sister goes every night with the boy she’s been seeing in Act II?

4. Kate tells Jack in Act II, “My family were worriers. Worriers generally marry” what?

5. Where does the letter say Frank is moving after he gets out of his current difficulties in Act II?

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