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

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

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

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

5. What anniversary of a state basketball championship are the men gathered to commemorate?
(a) 30th.
(b) 15th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 10th.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what state is the high school where the men win the championship?

3. Which person had been on the team but no one has heard from for 20 years?

4. What was Scranton's primary industry?

5. What brand of beer do the men drink?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Martin and how is he remembered by the men?

4. How does the author show that Coach is a racist?

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

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

7. How does Coach respond when hearing about the affair between Phil and George's wife?

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

9. What role did Coach play in George's decision to institutionalize his special needs child?

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

(see the answer keys)

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