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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. Pale says that he did not see __________ at the wake, which is because this person was not invited.
(a) Burton.
(b) Larry.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Terrence.

2. Who yells from the hallway later on in the first scene, trying to get someone's attention?
(a) Pale.
(b) Burton.
(c) Jessie.
(d) Larry.

3. Curse words fly as Pale continues to talk about trying to find a ___________ when he is talking with Anna.
(a) Date.
(b) Drink.
(c) Parking space.
(d) Joint.

4. Burton explains his work is about the wives of ____________ and the longing they experience.
(a) Athletes.
(b) Sailors.
(c) Dancers.
(d) Gay men.

5. Anna offers Pale coffee, though he would clearly prefer ___________ as a beverage.
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Water.
(c) Juice.
(d) Milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does the Flying Dutchman finally meet his true love who will break the curse?

2. What does Anna become upset that Robbie's family did not know about him?

3. Anna is upset that she was not able to give Robbie a proper ____________ in the midst of his family and the secrets.

4. What kind of accident were Robbie and his lover killed in, according to the information revealed in this scene?

5. What is the look that Anna ascribes to the men in Robbie's family, though they all sort of look like him, too?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Burton have to say when Anna makes a comment about getting too personal?

2. What does Robbie's family label Anna as since they are unaware of his love relationship?

3. Who does Pale think is involved in the deaths of Robbie and of Dominic?

4. What does Pale want to drink the next morning when Larry offers him a tea?

5. Why does Burton decide to go home after his conversation with Anna and with Larry?

6. What does Anna tell Pale when he moves to put his hand underneath her robe when they are on the couch?

7. What does Burton have to say about the weather in Canada where he was on vacation?

8. What does Larry admit Anna has been working on when Burton asks Larry about her relationship with Pale?

9. According to Pale, why does he hate messages and small pieces of paper?

10. When Burton describes Hollywood as a bunch of whores, what is Larry's response to this assessment?

(see the answer keys)

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