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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. Which of the following does Charlie not tell Da?
(a) He wants to live in Da's house.
(b) He is going to sort out Da's papers.
(c) He is going back to London.
(d) He has disposed of Da's belongings.

2. Which of the following does Mary not do when Charlie rebuffs her?
(a) Leaves disappointed.
(b) Laughs at him.
(c) Cries.
(d) Calls him a name.

3. Which of the following did Da not do while courting Mother?
(a) Said he had a good job.
(b) Brought her flowers.
(c) Said he wanted to marry her.
(d) Came to her house.

4. What does Charlie say that Da had been for all of Charlie's life?
(a) A nuisance.
(b) A blessing.
(c) A millstone.
(d) A real inspiration.

5. When does Mary begin to respond positively to Young Charlie?
(a) When he buys her a coffee.
(b) When he tells her a joke.
(c) When he sings to her.
(d) When he puts his hand on her knee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Young Charlie want to be in his letter?

2. What is the reason for Young Charlie's letter?

3. What does Mother tell Da to do with Young Charlie regarding the letter?

4. How does Mary respond to Da's question?

5. Da appears and says that if there were room in his grave, he would _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the main theme of the play and how is it exhibited for Charlie?

2. Who is Mrs. Prynne and why has she come to see Da in Act 2, Part 2?

3. From whose point of view are the memory scenes told?

4. What does Charlie learn about how his parents came to be married?

5. What does the melted sunglasses sculpture symbolize?

6. What does Young Charlie represent for Charlie?

7. How does Charlie injure his hand on the glasses sculpture?

8. Describe the accusations that fly between Charlie and Young Charlie.

9. How does Mary change in Charlie's eyes?

10. How does the author use the lighthouse as a metaphor in this scene?

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