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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. A trip by which friend of Ani's friends had inspired her choice of birthday destination?
(a) Jill.
(b) Janey.
(c) Jessica.
(d) Jacqueline.

2. To what characteristic of Jess's is John referring when he says that she is "not not-privileged" (90)?
(a) Her status as a Caucasian.
(b) Her status as a person without a disability.
(c) Her status as the child of married parents.
(d) Her status as a female.

3. What does John say he will do if Jess stays and bathes him?
(a) Pay her overtime.
(b) Keep her on indefinitely.
(c) Pay her a bonus.
(d) Write her a letter of recommendation.

4. After thinking for a moment, Ani amends her statement about her mind to say that it is what type of "lover" (106)?
(a) Fantastic.
(b) Okay.
(c) Good.
(d) Great.

5. What emotion does Ani say has brought Eddie back to her door again?
(a) Love.
(b) Panic.
(c) Lust.
(d) Guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jess says that she has not gone out much lately due to what reason?

2. What quality of Jess's does John go miles out of his way in order to avoid talking about?

3. What weather is taking place when Jess gets outside?

4. What element does Ani say has inspired creativity in her so strong that she feels like she "could just vault outta" (70) her body and out of her wheelchair?

5. What object does Eddie ask Ani if she "really" (69) has within Scene Four?

Short Essay Questions

1. What metaphor does Eddie use to describe the state of his relationship with his girlfriend and what does he mean?

2. In what way does the element of water in the play evoke qualities of intimacy and trust?

3. What object does John accuse Jess of stealing from his apartment and what is the significance of the object?

4. Provide an example of the play's creative use of physical humor.

5. What language does Eddie use that makes it clear he still feels connected to Ani?

6. What does John say to Jess just before she runs out of his apartment?

7. In what ways does the music motif arise in Scene Six?

8. What conclusion could be drawn about the theme of death within Scene Seven?

9. What is the symbolism of the coat at the end of Scene Seven?

10. What evidence exists that points toward Ani's intoxication leading to her car accident?

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