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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whose home does Act 1 take place?
(a) The minister.
(b) The coach.
(c) The mayor.
(d) The lawyer.

2. Who does the coach think would be a great asset as a speech writer for George's campaign?
(a) Tom.
(b) Phil.
(c) James.
(d) Coach.

3. Which of the following is not seen in the room?
(a) Dog.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Guns.
(d) Trophies.

4. Who is George's wife?
(a) Marilou.
(b) Mary Anne.
(c) Marilyn.
(d) Marion.

5. What type of business does Phil have that George's political opponent has tried to ruin?
(a) Dog racing.
(b) Strip mining.
(c) Casinos.
(d) Strip clubs.

6. George asks Tom if Tom has a ______________ problem.
(a) Health.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Money.
(d) Career.

7. What does the coach yell out at the men and want them to do when he enters the house?
(a) Applaud.
(b) Get him a drink.
(c) Take some laps around the room.
(d) Bow down.

8. In what year does the story take place?
(a) 1955.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1965.

9. Why does James say he hasn't been sleeping well lately?
(a) He has some money problems.
(b) He has noisy neighbors.
(c) He had his teeth removed and uses dentures.
(d) He is going through a divorce.

10. What is George Sikowski doing in the kitchen?
(a) Loading the dishwasher.
(b) Frying burgers.
(c) Mixing drinks.
(d) Washing glasses.

11. What does the coach recall about the last game the men played together?
(a) The losing coach's name.
(b) The injury to Phil's ankle.
(c) The roar of the crowd.
(d) The final ten seconds.

12. Who does Tom intend to appoint as Superintendent of Schools?
(a) James.
(b) Mike.
(c) Tom.
(d) Phil.

13. To what does the coach compare this team of men?
(a) A group of panthers.
(b) A new car.
(c) A fine watch.
(d) A well-oiled machine.

14. What is Tom Daley doing in the living room?
(a) Smoking a cigar.
(b) Pouring a drink.
(c) Petting the dog.
(d) Examining the guns.

15. What sport does Phil coach?
(a) Pee Wee baseball.
(b) Hockey.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Little League baseball.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the room furnished?

2. Which one of the men offers to run for mayor with Phil's support?

3. What is the setting for Act 1?

4. What do the four men joke about together?

5. Which corporation has promised George's opponent that it will bring new jobs to the town?

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