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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Julia thinks that Tobias's attempts to talk to Doug would be ______________.
(a) pointless
(b) an intrusion
(c) helpful
(d) appreciated

2. Tobias ignores Julia's ______________.
(a) streaked hair
(b) cruelty
(c) tattoos
(d) piercings

3. How old is Agnes?
(a) Late 40s
(b) Late 50s
(c) 30 something
(d) 20 ish

4. According to Claire, _____________ is preferable to loss of love.
(a) injury
(b) death
(c) illness
(d) mental illness

5. Why do Harry and Edna emerge?
(a) To turn down the thermostat
(b) To get a suitcase from the car
(c) To make a request
(d) To go to the bathroom

6. What is the setting for Act 1?
(a) Gazebo
(b) Veranda
(c) Dining room
(d) Living room

7. What simile does Tobias use to describe Julia's failed marriage?
(a) whipped pup
(b) rag doll
(c) flopped souffle
(d) deflated balloon

8. What is Claire's affliction?
(a) She has cancer.
(b) She is overweight.
(c) She is an alcoholic.
(d) She is dyslexic.

9. Tobias tells Julia that her parents are not _________________.
(a) her whipping boys
(b) simply her parents
(c) proud of her
(d) a bottomless pit of money

10. Thomas had _______________ kill the cat.
(a) a neighbor kid
(b) his brother
(c) the vet
(d) his uncle

11. From what room do Harry and Edna emerge?
(a) Kitchen
(b) Dining room
(c) Bedroom
(d) Den

12. Who is Julia's estranged husband?
(a) Dylan
(b) Doug
(c) Don
(d) Dan

13. What does Agnes vow to get from Julia?
(a) Full story of her marriage problems
(b) Loan payments
(c) Grandchildren
(d) Borrowed clothes

14. What does Claire say is the only thing Tobias has in common with his best friend?
(a) They both had an affair with the same woman one summer.
(b) They are both excellent golfers.
(c) They both drive the same kind of car.
(d) They both have two daughters and two sons.

15. How old is Tobias?
(a) 20 ish
(b) Late 50s
(c) Early 60s
(d) 30 something

Short Answer Questions

1. Tobias tells Agnes that she _________________________.

2. Why are Harry and Edna going home?

3. What is Agnes pondering as Act 1 begins?

4. What does Tobias tell Julia she can no longer do?

5. With whom does the person in #67 pick fights?

(see the answer keys)

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