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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. In her story how many gentlemen callers does Amanda tell her children she received in one night?
(a) Seventeen
(b) Twelve
(c) Twenty-two
(d) Eight

2. Who was the headliner on the stage show that Tom watched and assisted?
(a) Simon the Spectacular
(b) Marcus the Great
(c) Malvolio the Magician
(d) Alistar the Amazing

3. What does Tom say he would rather do than go to night school?
(a) Drink
(b) Dance
(c) Smoke
(d) Go to the movies

4. What are the two reasons Amanda suggests would stop gentlemen callers from coming to see Laura that night?
(a) Ball Game or Gentlemen's Party
(b) Accident or Fire
(c) Family Visiting or Illness
(d) Tornado or Flood

5. What does Amanda think they will need to help get a gentleman caller for Laura?
(a) Nice Wig
(b) Extra Money
(c) Extra Phone
(d) Fancy Furniture

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the conversation end between Amanda and Ida Scott regarding the magazine subscription?

2. How does Laura describe Emily Meisenback's clothes in high school?

3. What is it about Tom that make it clear he has been drinking when he returns home?

4. What does Tom tell Amanda he did at work that makes her so happy?

5. What does Tom call Amanda's plot to get Laura a gentleman caller?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of scene three what does Tom say to Amanda that makes her angry?

2. Why does Jim stick in Laura's mind so much when she only knew him in high school?

3. When and where does the story take place?

4. Describe what Amanda wears to her D.A.R. meetings.

5. What are the names Tom tells his mother that he is called at the opium dens?

6. Describe the places where Laura visits while she was supposed to be in her college classes.

7. What does Amanda tell Tom he could afford if he would quit smoking?

8. What does Amanda ask Tom to do for Laura?

9. What are some of the things that Amanda wants Laura to do instead of clearing the table in scene one?

10. What is Tom's role in the play?

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