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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nat do at the very end of the play?
(a) Stabs Midge.
(b) Sings a lullaby.
(c) Walks out with his cane.
(d) Sits on the bench and begins a story.

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

3. Who did Midge refuse to see while he was away?
(a) Laurie.
(b) Clara.
(c) Nat.
(d) Gilley.

4. What is the false name Nat goes by in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) O'Riley.
(b) Donatto.
(c) Cappello.
(d) Bryg.

5. What is the moniker Nat's "character" is better known as in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Cappello the Cat.
(b) Mac the Knife.
(c) O'Riley the Shark.
(d) Tony the Cane.

6. What does Midge read in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) The Chicago Tribune.
(b) The Sporting News.
(c) Shakespeare's Hamlet.
(d) The New York Times.

7. What is Nat wearing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Slippers.
(b) A robe.
(c) A sports jersey.
(d) Sunglasses.

8. How long does Midge have left at his apartment?
(a) Three months.
(b) Ten weeks.
(c) Two months.
(d) Four weeks.

9. How long did Nat work at his true profession?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twenty-five years.
(c) Forty-one years.
(d) Sixty years.

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

11. What did the Tenants' Committee find out?
(a) There's no HURTSFOE.
(b) Midge was under arrest.
(c) Nat stole their lobby furniture.
(d) Clara was not a lawyer.

12. When does Nat say he and his partner flew here to speak to the Cowboy?
(a) Last week.
(b) This afternoon.
(c) This morning.
(d) Last night.

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

14. What kind of hat is Nat wearing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Beret.
(b) Homburg.
(c) Top-hat.
(d) Fedora.

15. Who says, "Please, I assure you, my wounds require no further salt . . ."?
(a) Midge.
(b) Laurie.
(c) Nat.
(d) Clara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Midge take out when he turns to the Cowboy?

2. What song is heard playing at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?

3. What is Laurie's last name?

4. What does Nat take from his jacket pocket in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. How long was Midge in the hospital?

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