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

2. What do Dafydd's children do when he has been away too long?
(a) Pretend a large male doll is Dafydd.
(b) Call him every day and beg him to come home.
(c) Draw happy pictures of the family to hang on the wall.
(d) Cry and act out.

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

4. 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.

5. Why is Guy surprised after he finishes his audition?
(a) He didn't know anyone was listening.
(b) He thought the song was longer.
(c) He did better than he thought he would.
(d) He thought the room was empty.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Guy work?

4. What was the fate of the play's main character as explained in the beginning of the book?

5. Why does Hannah run out of the room when Dafydd brings Guy to his home?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the symbolism of the reprieve MacHeath (played by Guy) receives from the executioner (played by Dafydd)?

4. What do you think the importance of the music from The Beggar's Opera is to this play? Why?

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

6. Does Fay seem to have a genuine emotional attachment to Guy, or do you think everything she does is for what she can get out of it?

7. 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?

8. What is the significance of the song Crispin sings in Act 2, Scene 2 while Linda and Bridget are fighting?

9. The comedic action is based on the concept of misunderstanding. Once Guy finally figures out what is the true nature of his invitation to Ian and Fay's home, what does his follow through on the situation say about his personality?

10. What is the importance, if any, of Guy being invited to join the rest of the cast at the bar?

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