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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Midge injure in his run-in with the Cowboy?
(a) His hip.
(b) His shoulder.
(c) His wrist.
(d) His arm.

2. What does Nat tell Midge his true profession was?
(a) A tie salesman.
(b) A waiter.
(c) A watchmaker.
(d) A jeweler.

3. Where is Act 2, Scene 2 set?
(a) Fairmount Park.
(b) Coney Island.
(c) Fenway Park.
(d) Central Park.

4. Approximately what time is it at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) 9:00 a.m.
(b) 8:00 p.m.
(c) 6:00 p.m.
(d) 7:00 p.m.

5. Who did not show up to meet Nat on Friday?
(a) John.
(b) Laurie.
(c) Midge.
(d) Clara.

6. What has Nat begun calling Midge later in the play?
(a) Midge.
(b) Buffalo Bill.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Carter.

7. What does Nat eventually tell Midge a story about at the end of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Being a movie mogul.
(b) Being a spy.
(c) Being a movie star.
(d) Being a bank robber.

8. What song repeats itself from Act 1, Scene 1 as the lights come up in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) "New York, New York."
(b) "The Queen City March."
(c) "Under the Brooklyn Bridge."
(d) "Chicago Fire."

9. What does Nat say his boss dubbed he and his partner?
(a) The Moles.
(b) The Cleanup Men.
(c) The Cutthroats.
(d) The Travel Agents.

10. Where does the Cowboy enter from in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The lake.
(b) The tunnel.
(c) The road.
(d) The overpass.

11. What kind of hat is the Cowboy wearing?
(a) Homburg.
(b) Stetson.
(c) Fedora.
(d) Sombrero.

12. How long does the Cowboy say he's seen Nat and Midge here?
(a) Two days.
(b) A week.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Four days.

13. Where did Clara meet Nat on Friday?
(a) Her house.
(b) The Retirement Home.
(c) The Socialist's Club.
(d) The park.

14. Where does Nat say he worked until he was 73?
(a) First Union Bank.
(b) The Socialist Headquarters.
(c) Times Square Jewelers.
(d) Deitz's Deli.

15. What does Nat say he has retired?
(a) His mouth.
(b) His daughter.
(c) Himself.
(d) His walker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nat tell Midge he really lives?

2. What is one thing Midge suggests Nat might have claimed to be in Act 2, Scene 3?

3. Who does Nat say will come looking for him if he doesn't return by 7 in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Who says, "Tell me the truth; Gilley's back, ain't he?"

5. Who steps up to stop the Cowboy from attacking Nat?

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