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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 does Cliff put Alison's fingers?
(a) In his mouth
(b) In the gas stove
(c) Down his pants
(d) Up his jumper

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

3. Where does Jimmy find the letter?
(a) In Alison's purse
(b) Behind the gas stove
(c) In the wardrobe
(d) Under the armchair cushion

4. Over what kind of drink do the characters argue?
(a) Beer
(b) Whiskey
(c) Tea
(d) Coffee

5. What does Cliff leave to get?
(a) New socks
(b) His post
(c) Cigarettes
(d) A newspaper

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jimmy listening to on the radio?

2. How is Nigel related to Alison?

3. What is Hugh's surname?

4. How many leather armchairs do the Porters have?

5. What is the name of Jimmy's closest friend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hugh's mother dislike Alison?

2. How does Jimmy react to Alison's sudden arrival?

3. In what way does the Colonel think Jimmy is right in his criticism?

4. How does Alison think Jimmy will react to her pregnancy?

5. What reasons does Alison give for marrying Jimmy?

6. In what way could it be said Jimmy has an era crisis rather than an identity crisis?

7. What similarity does Act Three, Scene One have with the opening scene?

8. How does Jimmy fall out with Hugh?

9. Describe the layout of the stage.

10. What does Alison think is the problem with her marriage to Jimmy?

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