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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. Where is the music coming from in Act 1?
(a) The carousel.
(b) The subway.
(c) A nearby car.
(d) A jam-box.

2. In what month does the play begin?
(a) August.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) May.

3. Why did the manager of the Fine Arts Theatre call thinking there was going to be a Congressional Investigation?
(a) He was on McCarthy's staff.
(b) He showed German movies.
(c) He associated with Nazis.
(d) He forbade Nat to enter.

4. How many times did Clara write to Dr. Engels?
(a) Twelve times.
(b) Six times.
(c) Nine times.
(d) Four times.

5. What does Nat say he gets from the back door at the Plaza Hotel every morning?
(a) Newspapers.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Club-rolls.
(d) Tuna sandwiches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nat referring to when he says, "I guarantee he will not return today. He wants the easy money, he doesn't want trouble . . ."?

2. Where does Act 2 begin?

3. Where does Midge work as a building super?

4. What is Midge's last name?

5. Who is Dr. Engels a reference to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Midge injure himself in Act 1? How does Nat react?

2. How does Nat feel about his other children? How do they feel about him?

3. Why does Nat have marijuana? How did he obtain it?

4. What happened to Nat during his bypass surgery? Is this story true?

5. What does Midge "pretend" to do while he is seated at the bench? Why is this absurd?

6. Why does Laurie owe the Cowboy money?

7. What happened to Midge in Act 2, Scene 3? How long has he been away?

8. What is Midge's fear about his job? Why?

9. Why did Nat come to the park in Act 2, Scene 3?

10. What does Nat tell the Cowboy he and Midge are?

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