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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chick's continual focus on the shame their mother's suicide brought on the family suggests:
(a) She is unsympathetic and self-interested.
(b) She is untouched by the situation and doesn't remember much about it.
(c) She is afraid they will forget what happened,.
(d) She is the only responsible one in the family.

2. Chick's physical appearance suggests:
(a) She is a woman concerned with appearances.
(b) She wants the attention of men.
(c) She does not care what others think of her.
(d) She is a refined Southern lady.

3. Through Babe's confession she discovers:
(a) She wants to live.
(b) She does not love Zackery.
(c) She is angry with granddaddy.
(d) She wants to protect herself from scandal.

4. Barnette immediately wins Meg over because:
(a) He does not know the family's past history.
(b) He believes Babe is innocent.
(c) He has seen Meg sing and admires her talent.
(d) He is young and attractive.

5. Lenny begins the play by:
(a) Playing her saxophone.
(b) Celebrating her birthday alone.
(c) Picking her sister up from prison.
(d) Remembering the anniversary of her mother's death.

6. Lenny believes Babe shot Zackery because:
(a) She is mentally ill.
(b) She is in love with Willy Jay.
(c) She is tired of being brutalized by him.
(d) She wanted a divorce from him.

7. Babe does not want to expose Willy Jay because:
(a) She is afraid for her own reputation.
(b) She does not want to ruin his reputation.
(c) She promised his mother she would keep it a secret.
(d) She wants to pursue the relationship when the trial is over.

8. The nylon wrapper and hair ball Chick leaves on the floor suggests:
(a) She expects Lenny to clean up after her like a servant.
(b) She has no hygiene habits.
(c) She is trying to provoke a confrontation in Lenny.
(d) She does not care about her personal appearance.

9. While Babe muses about the birthday cake she has ordered for Lenny, Meg:
(a) Calls Zackery to learn the truth about the shooting.
(b) Calls Lenny to tell her to come home.
(c) Calls Barnette Lloyd to invite him over to talk to Babe.
(d) Calls Doc to have a reunion.

10. Chick's tight extra-petite pantyhose suggest:
(a) She cares about the quality of her clothing.
(b) Lenny has forgotten what size she wears.
(c) She cares more about appearance than comfort.
(d) Lenny has deliberately bought the wrong size.

11. Meg explains their mother's suicide by telling Babe:
(a) Their mother was temporarily insane.
(b) Their mother had a real bad day.
(c) They are all better off now.
(d) Their father was responsible for her death.

12. Though Meg seems entirely self-interested, her actions reveal:
(a) She cares about her sisters and will act on their behalf.
(b) She wants to stay in town to see what she will inherit after her granddaddy's death.
(c) She has sacrificed herself on many occasions for the family.
(d) She is ready to move home and help Lenny shoulder her responsibilities.

13. Babe claims she shot Zackery in the stomach because:
(a) She was aiming for his heart and her hands were shaking.
(b) He caught her in the act with Willy Jay.
(c) She was tired of his yelling all the time.
(d) He threatened her life that day.

14. Lenny's birthday gift turns out to be a box of candy, which suggests:
(a) Chick has put no thought into the gift.
(b) Lenny is overweight.
(c) Chick cares a great deal about Lenny.
(d) Lenny has a sweet tooth.

15. Meg claims she has not read Lenny's letters because:
(a) She is no longer interested in the family.
(b) She gets pains in her chest when she thinks of family.
(c) She has moved so many times she no longer receives them.
(d) She needs time to pursue her career.

Short Answer Questions

1. Doc has come by to tell Lenny:

2. The most pressing matter of the moment is:

3. Chick is upset at Lenny because:

4. Chick implies that Meg is the reason:

5. Barnette plans to win the case by arguing:

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