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

2. What does George speculate that the coach is doing and making him run late tonight?
(a) Telling stories at the barber shop.
(b) Driving one of Phil Romano's cars.
(c) Playing another round of golf.
(d) Drinking with his buddies.

3. With what weapon does George threaten to kill Phil?
(a) Knife.
(b) Ax.
(c) Fireplace poker.
(d) Gun.

4. In what year do the men win the high school championship?
(a) 1976.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1952.

5. What is Phil's opinion of a campaign contribution for George?
(a) A bad investment.
(b) An insurance policy.
(c) An investment in the future.
(d) A minimal risk.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of business does Phil have that George's political opponent has tried to ruin?

3. Tom says that ____________________ doesn't feel right without Martin.

4. George asks Tom if Tom has a ______________ problem.

5. Which of the men has doubts that George will win the election?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does George share with Tom regarding the upcoming re-election campaign?

2. How does George learn that Phil is having an affair with his wife?

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

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

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

6. What is the strength of the bond between the men as the play ends?

7. How does Coach respond inappropriately when Tom falls down the steps?

8. How does Phil's affair with George's wife become known?

9. How have the men betrayed themselves by betraying each other?

10. What is the symbolism of George's vomiting in the championship trophy?

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