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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. What color shirt does John choose after his shower?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Olive.
(d) Eggplant.

2. How old will Ani be on her next birthday?
(a) 31.
(b) 36.
(c) 22.
(d) 42.

3. What length of trial run does Eddie suggest he complete before Ani hires him?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 day.
(d) 3 weeks.

4. Ani at first claims that her mind is what kind of "lover" (105)?
(a) Excellent.
(b) Great.
(c) Fantastic.
(d) Lousy.

5. When Ani remembers that her birthday is coming up soon, in how many weeks does she say it will occur?
(a) 6.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ani and Eddie do together before Ani asks Eddie how it is going with his new girlfriend?

2. A trip by which friend of Ani's friends had inspired her choice of birthday destination?

3. By what bad name does Ani continually call Eddie within Scene Six?

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

5. Into what room has John gone when Jess leaves his apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the emergency button symbolize?

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

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

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

5. What does staying informed about weather symbolize for Ani?

6. Near the end of Scene Four, Ani remembers that a certain event will be occurring in three weeks. What is that event?

7. What answer does Ani provide when Eddie asks her what she wants to do for her birthday?

8. Discuss parallels between Scene Five and Scene Six.

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

10. How does the theme of guilt arise within Scene Four when Eddie proposes his plan to act as Ani's caregiver?

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