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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 Helena work?
(a) The local council
(b) The cinema
(c) The supermarket
(d) The theater

2. To what does Jimmy say Helena looks forward?
(a) Destrroying him
(b) Taking Alison away
(c) Her theater productions
(d) The past

3. How much time has passed since the first scene?
(a) A year
(b) Two weeks
(c) One month
(d) Two days

4. Which character calls Jimmy in for tea?
(a) Alison
(b) Helena
(c) Cliff
(d) Webster

5. What does Cliff think will cheer them all up?
(a) A walk
(b) A movie
(c) A sing song
(d) A pint

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has phoned Alison?

2. Which new character enters the apartment?

3. What is Hugh's surname?

4. Where is Helena when Alison is having problems?

5. Who does Hugh's mother blame for Hugh's departure?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Helena's statement that Jimmy would feel more comfortable with things during the French Revolution sum up Jimmy as a person?

2. How does Alison react to her father's apology?

3. What does Cliff now want to do with his life?

4. How does Osborne use loud noises in the play?

5. What mistakes do the Colonel and Alison admit they have made?

6. Describe the character of Helena.

7. What is the establishment?

8. How does Alison show her weak character in the final scene?

9. How does the Colonel analyze the situation?

10. How does Jimmy react to Alison's "Dear John" letter?

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