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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 is Guy drinking at the bar?
(a) A gin and tonic.
(b) Wine.
(c) A mixed drink.
(d) A beer.

2. What is an example of "Linda trouble" given in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) She painted graffiti on her parents' house.
(b) She set Enid's clothing on fire.
(c) She broke all of the windows.
(d) She drove the car into a ditch.

3. Why does Ted have to leave rehearsal?
(a) To take care of his sick baby.
(b) To make dinner.
(c) To attend a dance at work.
(d) To attend a family function.

4. What is the first thing learned about the protagonist in the play being performed?
(a) He is married to one woman and engaged to another.
(b) He is a pirate.
(c) He comes from a broken home.
(d) He is the play's hero.

5. What is the occupation of the protagonist in the play being performed by the troupe?
(a) Actor.
(b) Singer.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Petty thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dafydd's reaction to his own performance during Guy's audition?

2. Who flirts with Guy at the bar?

3. After Guy's audition, the cast members agree that Guy should play what character?

4. When was the play being performed written?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the significance of Fay and Ian's lifestyle.

2. What is the symbolism of the missing underwear?

3. What does Act 1, Scene 4 tell you about Dafydd's character? Does him seem self absorbed and boorish or simply clueless? Why?

4. Do you think Guy's ulterior motive in joining the company was to become involved with one of the women in the play? Why?

5. What does Jarvis's sawdust story tell you about him?

6. Do you think that Fay fooling Ian into having sex with a 70 year-old is part of the comic relief in Act 1, Scene 6? Why or why not?

7. 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?

8. Newly entrenched in the lead role as MacHeath, Guy sings a song at the end of Act 2, Scene 2. What is the importance of the song?

9. Describe your first impression of Dafydd. What does his personality tell you about him? Does he strike you as a person capable of forming lasting relationships?

10. What is Guy's reaction to the news that BLM is closing down?

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