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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. Tom tells George that he saw a woman that they __________________________.
(a) Took to the prom in different years.
(b) Sexually assaulted as freshmen.
(c) Voted Homecoming Queen in senior year.
(d) Voted most likely to succeed.

2. Who suggests that Phil let his own son get more playing time?
(a) Tom.
(b) George.
(c) Coach.
(d) James.

3. George has learned some unfavorable information about which one of his opponent's relatives?
(a) His son.
(b) His brother.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His wife.

4. What was Scranton's primary industry?
(a) Iron.
(b) Coal.
(c) Healthcare.
(d) Technology.

5. Which of the following is something that is not a passionate topic in Scranton?
(a) Religion.
(b) Politics.
(c) Sports.
(d) Art.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the coach say will help ease his pain?

2. Phil's name is the caption underneath a picture of what animal in the school newspaper?

3. With what weapon does George threaten to kill Phil?

4. Who does Tom intend to appoint as Superintendent of Schools?

5. How many losing seasons did the team of men have?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Coach's illness as discussed by George and Tom?

2. What do the troubled lives of the men serve as a metaphor for?

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

4. Which character seems to be the only one with a voice of reason in the play?

5. What is Phil's opinion of George's chances of winning the election?

6. What is the reason for Coach's sudden pain while the men are singing?

7. How does Coach respond when Tom challenges him on the championship being a myth?

8. How does Coach try to encourage the men to stay together in spite of personal issues and problems?

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

10. How do the men react to Coach in spite of his candor about their failures?

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