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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens between the person who intervenes and Bo?
(a) They go outside and walk down the road.
(b) They decide to call a truce.
(c) They start to fight.
(d) They go outside.

2. Which of the following best describes how Dr. Lyman feels about where he used to work and the students there?
(a) Respect.
(b) Relief.
(c) Anger.
(d) Disdain.

3. What is Elma's reaction to Dr. Lyman's thoughts about love?
(a) She finds his thoughts irrational.
(b) She doesn't understand him.
(c) She thinks he is crazy.
(d) She thinks he is right.

4. How does Cherie react to the news Virgil shares about Bo?
(a) She is taken aback by the information.
(b) She is disgusted by the information.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She does not believe Virgil.

5. What does Dr. Lyman think it is no longer possible for people to give enough for?
(a) To make a relationship work.
(b) To find inner peace.
(c) To find happiness.
(d) To experience true love.

6. Why does Virgil say he doesn't ever want to marry?
(a) He does not like women.
(b) He doesn't have time to worry about a woman.
(c) He likes to explore many women.
(d) He doesn't want to give up his independence.

7. What does Dr. Lyman agree to play?
(a) Some accompaning music.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Romeo.
(d) Cards.

8. Why does Dr. Lyman get progressively drunker?
(a) He wants to leave the state.
(b) He hates to watch people fight.
(c) He feels guilty longing for Elma.
(d) He has nothing else to do.

9. How does Cherie feel about her situation with Bo?
(a) She is frustrated.
(b) She wants it to end.
(c) She is confused by it.
(d) She loves him.

10. How does Bo feel about his situation with Cherie?
(a) He is frustrated.
(b) He finds it reassuring.
(c) He is angered by it.
(d) He finds it uncomfortable.

11. What is Virgil doing as Act II opens?
(a) Chatting with Dr. Lyman.
(b) Playing his guitar.
(c) Reading a magazine.
(d) Sulking.

12. What happens to Dr. Lyman?
(a) He goes back to the bus.
(b) He falls asleep on a bench.
(c) He goes across the street.
(d) He passes out on the floor.

13. Where did Bo tell Cherie he was taking her away to?
(a) Nevada.
(b) California.
(c) Montana.
(d) Wyoming.

14. Which character appears to be lonely looking for sexual and emotional comfort?
(a) Bo.
(b) Cherie.
(c) Virgil.
(d) Grace.

15. What advice does Grace give Elma?
(a) To take Dr. Lyman out to the bus.
(b) To go and use her apartment.
(c) Do not meet Dr. Lyman in Topeka.
(d) To try and sober Dr. Lyman up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Virgil beg Cherie about?

2. Which of the following best describes Dr. Lyman's life?

3. Why can't Dr. Lyman carry off his plans with Elma?

4. What does Virgil ask from Cherie in order to keep playing?

5. Which character can be considered naive at the end of this act?

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