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

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

3. What kind of names do Dafydd's daughters have?
(a) Italian.
(b) Greek.
(c) Welsh.
(d) Irish.

4. Who is playing the lead in The Beggar's Opera?
(a) Jarvis.
(b) Guy.
(c) Crispin.
(d) Ted.

5. In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Dafydd do when he finally loses his temper completely?
(a) Cancels the rehearsal.
(b) Destroys Ted's script.
(c) Leaves the theater.
(d) Stomps his foot and screams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is said of Jarvis's age?

2. What is Guy drinking at the bar?

3. How is Bridget introduced in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is the song about that the person sitting at the piano in the bar is singing?

5. What adjective(s) is used to describe Guy's personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Hannah's chief complaints in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What are the perceived dynamics between Enid, Ted and Linda?

3. What is the comedic action taking place in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Guy and Hannah share a kiss in an area where anyone from the cast could see them, and Dafydd has just left the room. What does their recklessness say about them?

5. What does Ian's confession to Dafydd about Hannah and Guy tell you about Ian's motivations?

6. Why is the Daddy doll used as a stand-in for Dafydd when he is gone? What does this tell you about Dafydd's relationship with his daughters?

7. Character development is very important in a play. Act 1, Scene 3 is all about character development. How does this bar scene give you the basic information you need to know about most of the characters?

8. Act 2, Scene 2 contains the climax of the Crispin/Linda/Bridget love triangle. Explain the events that take place.

9. Act 1, Scene 7 seems to be a bit more about Guy feeling a bit pleased with himself, maybe even a little bit cocky. Does he still retain the perceived innocence from earlier scenes?

10. What do you think is the importance of Guy being mentioned by name in Dafydd Llewellyn's speech when all of the other actors are simply lumped together?

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