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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the song about that the person sitting at the piano in the bar is singing?
(a) War and sorrow.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Remembrance.
(d) Wine and women.

2. Dafydd says that everything in the Llewellyn house is ______________.
(a) Italian.
(b) Welsh.
(c) Irish.
(d) Greek.

3. When Ian invites Guy to join him and Fay, what does he tell Guy to bring?
(a) His own bottle of liquor.
(b) A female friend.
(c) A picnic basket.
(d) A cooler full of beer.

4. Who goes to look for the person Guy is trying to find?
(a) Mr. Llewellyn.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Bridget.
(d) Mr. Ames.

5. What does Hannah say is the only thing in her house that doesn't fit into the family "theme"?
(a) The family dog.
(b) The family Bible.
(c) Her.
(d) The car.

6. Who are Linda's parents?
(a) Rebecca and Dafydd.
(b) Crispin and Bridget.
(c) Guy and Fay.
(d) Enid and Ted.

7. What kind of accent does Guy use to practice his only line as his initial character?
(a) British.
(b) Scottish.
(c) Italian.
(d) Irish.

8. What happens when Guy opens his mouth to begin his audition song?
(a) He chokes and asks to begin again.
(b) No sound comes out.
(c) Dafydd starts singing the song.
(d) His voice emerges clear and strong.

9. What is the name of the protagonist's wife in the play being performed in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Sadie.
(b) Hannah.
(c) Polly.
(d) Linda.

10. What does Guy do while waiting for the director to arrive?
(a) Plays the piano and hums the tune.
(b) Plays the piano and tries to sing.
(c) Plays the piano and belts out the chorus.
(d) Sits quietly and stares forlornly at the piano.

11. What is Rebecca's complaint after Dafydd's outburst at Ted?
(a) She thinks Dafydd is too hard on Ted.
(b) She has to wait so long to participate in rehearsal.
(c) She doesn't like Guy.
(d) She thinks she should have the lead.

12. Why does Hannah say she can't go to bed?
(a) Her children are keeping her awake.
(b) She can't sleep and needs warm milk.
(c) She is uncomfortable with someone in her house.
(d) She wants to read a book next to the fire.

13. What do Crispin and Bridget do after Bridget closes the bar?
(a) Leave separately.
(b) Jell-O shots.
(c) Sit down and talk.
(d) Kiss passionately.

14. What is Dafydd's reaction to his own performance during Guy's audition?
(a) He is overcome with anger.
(b) He insists that Guy leave the stage.
(c) He brings himself to tears.
(d) He spits at Guy.

15. With whom does Guy speak when looking for the director?
(a) Bridget.
(b) Mr. Jarvis.
(c) Mr. Llewellyn.
(d) Mr. Ames.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who reads the opening speech during the first rehearsal of The Beggar's Opera?

2. Why does Dafydd invite Guy to his home after the bar closes?

3. After Guy's audition, who offers suggestions on how to improve the play?

4. What beverage does most of the cast drink?

5. How does Dafydd describe the owner of the bar?

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