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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 named Dafydd's daughters?
(a) His mother.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Dafydd.
(d) The family priest.

2. What is the name of the play being performed by the characters of A Chorus of Disapproval?
(a) The Beggar's Opera.
(b) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Jesus Christ Superstar.

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

4. What is the mood between Hannah and Guy after they first meet and talk?
(a) Intimate.
(b) Easy-going.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Strained.

5. How does Hannah congratulate Guy on his promotion to a new character?
(a) With a hearty handshake.
(b) With an individual standing ovation.
(c) With a passionate kiss.
(d) With a bear hug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hannah say she can't go to bed?

2. Dafydd says that everything in the Llewellyn house is ______________.

3. Who is Fay's husband?

4. Why does Ted have to leave rehearsal?

5. Who interrupts the conversation between Guy and the woman flirting with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Guy uncomfortable with accepting the money that Jarvis sent him?

2. What does the description of Dafydd's home tell you about his family?

3. Why do you think Guy approaches Jarvis with information about the BLM land deal?

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

5. 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?

6. The women of the cast have an obvious interest in Guy. How does this interest help to sharpen Guy's character for the reader?

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. What is symbolic about the women of the cast turning to face Guy instead of doing as Dafydd instructs and turning to face Crispin?

9. What is the significance of Ian dropping out of the play?

10. In Act 1, Scene 3, we are introduced to our first love triangle. Describe these relationships.

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