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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George and his wife planned to renew their wedding vows on which anniversary?
(a) 25th.
(b) 15th.
(c) 40th.
(d) 50th.

2. What makes George vomit at the end of Act 2?
(a) He has had too much beer.
(b) Phil tells him that James wants to be mayor.
(c) He has the stomach flu.
(d) He ate some bad Chinese food.

3. What name was George's baby given?
(a) Luke.
(b) No name.
(c) Clayton.
(d) Easton.

4. How does the author show that George is emotionally distant?
(a) He remains with his friends instead of going home to confront his wife.
(b) He refuses to talk about anything other than sports.
(c) He cannot tell his wife that he loves her.
(d) He did not cry about losing his son.

5. Which one of the men goes outside to speak to the coach privately?
(a) Phil.
(b) George.
(c) James.
(d) Tom.

6. Where do the men get Tom settled after he falls down the stairs?
(a) The couch.
(b) The futon.
(c) The bed.
(d) The La-Z-Boy.

7. Coach says he wants to _______________________.
(a) Get married.
(b) Play by the rules.
(c) Retire.
(d) Travel the world.

8. Why has James traveled to so many cities?
(a) To get new accounts.
(b) To help Tom.
(c) To entertain clients.
(d) To go sightseeing.

9. What has Tom spilled on his pants?
(a) Coca-Cola.
(b) Wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

10. What happens when Phil slaps James?
(a) James falls down.
(b) James runs out of the house.
(c) James' dentures fall out of his mouth.
(d) James cries.

11. James thinks that remarks about Sharmen can be construed as ______________.
(a) Hurtful.
(b) Malicious.
(c) Anti-Semitic.
(d) Rude.

12. What does James see as his chance to rise above mediocrity?
(a) Starting his own business.
(b) Politics.
(c) Moving away.
(d) A new job.

13. George listened to Coach and not _____________ when making the decision about his son.
(a) His wife.
(b) His heart.
(c) His brother.
(d) His priest.

14. Why does Phil say he can't afford to support George?
(a) He has a huge tax bill coming due.
(b) His contract with the state has not been renewed.
(c) He lost a big client.
(d) George's opponent will ruin Phil financially if he wins.

15. James substitutes the phrase "take care of each other" instead of ______________.
(a) Admire.
(b) Revere.
(c) Love.
(d) Respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Coach's advice after hearing of the affair?

2. To what does Coach attribute his recovery after surgery?

3. Phil's actions are motivated by _________________.

4. What has George revealed to Coach while outside?

5. What does George tell Coach is George's problem.

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