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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a memory, Mother is late for dinner and _____________.
(a) happy.
(b) confused.
(c) angry.
(d) sad.

2. Mother and Da are not going to the wedding because it is too far and __________________.
(a) they can't get off work.
(b) they can't afford it.
(c) they don't like to stay in hotels.
(d) Da is unwell.

3. How does Charlie say Mother will react to Da's legacy?
(a) She will demand that it goes into savings.
(b) She will be thrilled.
(c) She will be angry that he got so little.
(d) She will want to go shopping right away.

4. What is Charlie's mood after Drumm gives him the money and the glasses?
(a) Bemused.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Sentimental.

5. How does Mother bid Charlie goodbye?
(a) She hugs him.
(b) She kisses him.
(c) She cries.
(d) She can't say anything.

6. How old is Drumm when he appears in Act 2, Part 4?
(a) In his fifties.
(b) In his eighties.
(c) In his seventies.
(d) In his sixties.

7. How were the sunglasses melted?
(a) Sitting in the sun for months.
(b) In the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
(c) Lying close to a gas grill.
(d) In a fireworks explosion.

8. Why is Charlie now mad at Da?
(a) For not loving Mother properly.
(b) For not telling him he loved him.
(c) For leaving him so suddenly.
(d) For not taking his money.

9. What is Da's job with Mrs. Prynne?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Chauffeur.
(c) Butler.
(d) Chef.

10. What is Charlie doing in the present?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Reading a book.
(c) Working on papers.
(d) Sleeping.

11. Why is Mother in such a good mood in this memory?
(a) She bought a new dress.
(b) She got some beautiful cabbages at the market.
(c) She had run into an old friend.
(d) She got a letter from her sister.

12. What does Da offer to Charlie?
(a) A sandwich.
(b) Marital advice.
(c) A cup of tea.
(d) Financial advice.

13. Who does Charlie say is always bothering him?
(a) Young Charlie and Oliver.
(b) Da and Mother.
(c) Young Charlie and Da.
(d) Young Charlie and Mother.

14. From what disease was Da suffering?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Lupus.

15. To whom is Mother's old friend married?
(a) Eric.
(b) Ernie.
(c) Evan.
(d) Eddie.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason will Da give some of the legacy money to Young Charlie?

2. Mother tells Da that their being at Charlie's wedding might have _____________________.

3. What is "an Irishwoman's death"?

4. Why has Young Charlie run short of money to buy Da a better gift?

5. What does Drumm reveal to Charlie?

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