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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Pat tell the Soldier he has no reason to fear?
(a) Being killed.
(b) Dying.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Being tortured.

2. The Soldier speaks flirtatiously with Teresa, saying what?
(a) He hopes she is a good cook.
(b) She looks like an English maiden.
(c) He liked her dancing and that he hopes she cooked the food she brought.
(d) He thinks she is beautiful.

3. What are the marchers doing?
(a) Celebrating a day of independence from Great Britain.
(b) Protesting the execution of the imprisoned Irish soldier.
(c) Playing with the children watching the parade.
(d) Dancing an Irish jig.

4. What does the Soldier do when he looks at the paper?
(a) He rejoices at seeing his name.
(b) He panics.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He screams.

5. What does the Soldier ask the Volunteer if he can go and do?
(a) Get his own dinner.
(b) See the rest of the house.
(c) Out back to relieve himself.
(d) Go for a walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What crude comment does Meg make to Miss Gilchrist?

2. As Pat offers the Volunteer and the Soldier a drink, what does the Soldier demand?

3. When the Soldier describes their situation as war, about what does Meg speak angrily?

4. How do Meg and the other characters make jokes about the author?

5. Teresa catches the Soldier looking around the room, and at first he says he is only looking for an ashtray, but then admits what?

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