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

2. Tom says that ____________________ doesn't feel right without Martin.
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Going down Memory Lane.
(c) Tossing the basketball.
(d) Scheduling a reunion.

3. What do the men do to lighten the mood in the room?
(a) Drink.
(b) Sing.
(c) Watch TV.
(d) Tell jokes.

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

5. What does the coach say will help ease his pain?
(a) An aspirin.
(b) A special girdle.
(c) Migraine pills.
(d) An antacid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What anniversary of a state basketball championship are the men gathered to commemorate?

2. Which one of the men is having an affair with George's wife?

3. What brand of beer do the men drink?

4. What job does George have in the town?

5. Which of the following is not seen in the room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Phil state as his main reason for his unwillingness to back George in the election?

2. How does James' interest in running for mayor come up in conversation?

3. Which one of the men shows some sensitivity about Sharmen's religious beliefs?

4. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding George and a gun?

5. How does the author use Tom's character as a humorous release from the tense situation in the room?

6. How does Phil learn Sharmen's real feelings about him?

7. What theory does James have for why George's wife may have started an affair with Phil?

8. What is George's profession and how does it compare to the high school basketball championship?

9. What is Tom able to verbalize to the Coach that the others cannot?

10. How is George's emotional unavailability become evident as Act 2 progresses?

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