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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ani?
(a) Early 20s.
(b) Early 40s.
(c) Late 20s.
(d) Late 40s.

2. What do ellipses within the play indicate?
(a) That the dialogue is meant to be spoken aloud.
(b) Overlapping lines.
(c) Words intended but unspoken.
(d) Active silences.

3. The character notes describing Ani state that to some people, Ani can seem a bit what?
(a) Brash.
(b) Brusque.
(c) Arrogant.
(d) Aloof.

4. John reports to Jess that many of his "joints feel like" (62) what?
(a) Magnets.
(b) Jelly.
(c) Paper.
(d) Metal.

5. Though Ani is described with the qualities of a quadriplegic, she has partial function in what body parts?
(a) Some toes on one foot.
(b) Her right thumb and index finger.
(c) Some fingers on one hand.
(d) Her left thumb and little finger.

6. What is Jess's answer when John asks her why she wants a job?
(a) To occupy her time.
(b) To give her somewhere to live.
(c) For the money.
(d) To provide a front for her illegal business.

7. Ani's therapist had told her that what kind of therapy would help her body to repair itself?
(a) Physical therapy.
(b) Music therapy.
(c) Color therapy.
(d) Hydrotherapy.

8. Which character has cerebral palsy?
(a) John.
(b) Jess.
(c) Ani.
(d) Eddie.

9. In what way is John's appearance described just before the line that states, "John has cerebral palsy" (20)?
(a) He is handsome.
(b) He is slight.
(c) He is striking.
(d) He is beautiful.

10. What part of Jess's resume does John say is lengthy?
(a) Present Employment.
(b) Certifications.
(c) References.
(d) Hobbies.

11. What piece of furniture does Eddie insist on moving within Ani's apartment?
(a) A bed.
(b) A desk.
(c) A couch.
(d) A television.

12. How much weight does John say Jess will have to lift if she takes the job?
(a) 70 pounds.
(b) 50 pounds.
(c) 145 pounds.
(d) 25 pounds.

13. After Eddie pays Ani a cringe-worthy compliment, what action does he take to punish himself?
(a) He stomps on his own foot.
(b) He vows to go to church every Sunday.
(c) He promises to call more often.
(d) He unstraps Ani's paralyzed hand and punches himself with it.

14. What action does Eddie take within the Prologue whenever he talks about his late wife?
(a) He takes out her picture.
(b) He cries.
(c) He buys drinks for those around him.
(d) He swears loudly.

15. What language is used to describe the nature of Ani's new apartment?
(a) High-rise.
(b) Assisted living.
(c) Accessible.
(d) Subsidized.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the play's 9 scenes are noted to occur on "the same Friday night in December" (5)?

2. In what city is Ani's new apartment located?

3. On what day of Jess's employment with John does Scene Three open?

4. What is John's second guess regarding Jess's major at Princeton?

5. To what animal is Ani compared within a metaphor explaining her personality?

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