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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Jimmy use to describe Alison?
(a) Pusillanimous
(b) Jovial
(c) Freak
(d) Superlative

2. To where does Jimmy say Helena wants to take Alison back?
(a) Heaven
(b) The other side
(c) The enemy
(d) Hell

3. What is Alison doing at the beginning of the scene?
(a) Writing a letter
(b) Making tea
(c) Making a phone call
(d) Ironing

4. What does Helena accuse Cliff of not doing?
(a) Cleaning his own clothes
(b) Washing up
(c) Supporting Alison
(d) Cooking

5. What does Alison reveal to Cliff?
(a) She wants to divorce Jimmy.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is leaving.
(d) She loves him.

6. What does Jimmy criticize Nigel for being?
(a) Stupid
(b) Vague
(c) Queer
(d) Unfunny

7. How many leather armchairs do the Porters have?
(a) Six
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Two

8. What does Alison smash on the floor?
(a) A glass
(b) A cup
(c) A bowl
(d) A plate

9. Who does Helena think is in love with Alison?
(a) Cliff
(b) Webster
(c) Hugh
(d) Jimmy

10. Alison says Jimmy's eyes are full of _____________.
(a) Vulnerability
(b) The sun
(c) The moon
(d) Hate

11. What animal does Jimmy play in their game?
(a) A frog
(b) A rabbit
(c) A squirrel
(d) A bear

12. What two things does Jimmy say are distracting him from listening to the radio?
(a) Newspaper and church bells
(b) Gas stove and church bells
(c) Newspaper and iron
(d) Iron and gas stove

13. What is Cliff's surname?
(a) Porter
(b) Jones
(c) Lewis
(d) Rhys

14. Which member of Alison's family does Jimmy say he would like to see dead?
(a) Alison's dog
(b) Nigel
(c) Alison's mother
(d) Alison's father

15. Which of the following do the Porters have in the house?
(a) A leather armchair
(b) A television
(c) A chest of drawers
(d) A gas stove

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hugh's surname?

2. Which new character enters the apartment?

3. What member of his family does Jimmy talk about?

4. What part of Alison is burned?

5. What does Jimmy think is bad quality in this chapter?

(see the answer keys)

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