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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. Why does Lola say she is proud of Doc?
(a) He has stopped drinking.
(b) He has a better job.
(c) He has lost a lot of weight.
(d) He started his own business.

2. Lola tells Doc that she had a dream about ______________________.
(a) Riding a unicorn.
(b) Losing her little dog.
(c) Drowning.
(d) Winning the Lottery.

3. What does Lola borrow from Mrs. Coffman?
(a) Milk.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Silver polish.
(d) Sugar.

4. What does Doc sneak out of the house with?
(a) Money.
(b) Keys.
(c) Sandwich.
(d) Bottle of whiskey.

5. Who is Marie's boyfriend in Cincinnati?
(a) Brian.
(b) Bruce.
(c) Bryce.
(d) Bill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Doc turns to ___________ for comfort.

2. What event puts an end to Doc's denial?

3. Who does Doc tell about running into Turk?

4. How does Doc react to hearing about Marie and Turk making out last night?

5. Doc wonders if Lola _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What metaphor does Lola use when she thinks about how the days of her youth have vanished?

2. Describe Lola and Doc's behavior around each other when Doc returns home from the hospital.

3. How does Lola engage the milkman to stave off her boredom?

4. What does Doc hear which makes him leave the house without even telling Lola he is leaving?

5. Why does the group decide not to go to the hotel for dinner?

6. What creates an argument between Doc and Lola early into the play?

7. What is the symbolism of the javelin in Lola's dream?

8. What does Lola's dream symbolize?

9. How does Bruce offer to treat Lola and Doc when he arrives in town?

10. What behavioral changes does Lola exhibit in this scene?

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