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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Dr. Lyman's life?
(a) Normal.
(b) Unstable.
(c) Disasterous.
(d) Natural.

2. Which of the following results in Bo's aggressiveness?
(a) His lack of intelligence.
(b) His innocent nature.
(c) His need for approval.
(d) His possessiveness of Cherie.

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

4. Why does Cherie get annoyed with Bo when he tries to be nicer to her?
(a) He doesn't listen to her and keeps talking.
(b) He is talking while Virgil is playing the guitar.
(c) He criticizes her performance.
(d) He yells at her for not listening.

5. Which character is unstable and depressed?
(a) Dr. Lyman.
(b) Bo.
(c) Grace.
(d) Elma.

6. What does Virgil tell Bo he needs to do if he wants Cherie to talk to him?
(a) Show his tender side.
(b) Sing a song with her.
(c) Show her some freedom.
(d) Back away from her.

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

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

9. Who does Cherie talk to about Bo?
(a) Dr. Lyman.
(b) Elma.
(c) Will.
(d) Virgil.

10. How does Virgil feel about the decision he made to never marry?
(a) He is relieved by it.
(b) He regrets it.
(c) He is glad he made it.
(d) He is frustrated by it.

11. What does Elma say about the dress she will wear to the symphony?
(a) She isn't sure which one she will pick.
(b) She will wear black.
(c) She will look very pretty in it.
(d) She will surprise him with it.

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

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

14. How does Bo feel about Cherie and Virgil talking?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Frustrated.
(d) Jealous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Bo decide he wanted to marry Cherie?

2. Why does Cherie slap Bo when she finishes singing?

3. How does Cherie want to feel by whomever she decides to marry?

4. Why mistake does Dr. Lyman realize he has started upon?

5. What happens between the person who intervenes and Bo?

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