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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the hospital business managers?
(a) Houghton.
(b) Spencer.
(c) Ferguson.
(d) Rummond.

2. Where does Hochberg order Laura to stay?
(a) In the observation booth.
(b) In the waiting room.
(c) In the corner.
(d) In the hallway.

3. Which of the following does Laura NOT say about her father and Hochberg.
(a) They have no outside interests.
(b) They are colorless.
(c) They are flat.
(d) They are vivacious.

4. What does Laura say about the surgical gown she wears?
(a) It is too long.
(b) It is wrinkled.
(c) It makes her feel important.
(d) It is tight.

5. What would facilitate Mr. Hudson's investment in the hospital?
(a) Laura being offered a job in the administrative offices.
(b) A wing built in his name.
(c) Ferguson being offered an associate's position.
(d) A position on the hospital board.

6. Which of the following does Ferguson NOT do after Laura touches his arm?
(a) Rips off his gown.
(b) Embraces her.
(c) Backs away from her.
(d) Pulls off his gloves.

7. How was abortion viewed during the time this play was written in the 1930s?
(a) A felony.
(b) A misdemeanor.
(c) Illegal but not criminal.
(d) Illegal and criminal.

8. What does Hochberg tell Mary to do?
(a) Make arrangements for the operating room.
(b) Notify Barbara's family and friends of her condition.
(c) Cancel his dinner reservation.
(d) Assist him in surgery.

9. Who does Mary tell Hochberg was the father of Barbara's baby?
(a) Cunningham.
(b) Michaelson.
(c) Hudson.
(d) She doesn't say.

10. When did Mary find out about Ferguson being the father of Barbara's child?
(a) A couple weeks ago.
(b) When Barbara was admitted last night.
(c) Just a few minutes ago.
(d) She didn't know any details like that.

11. What is the setting for Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) The hospital library.
(b) The hospital emergency room.
(c) The corridor outside Barbara's hospital room.
(d) The cafe across the street from the hospital.

12. Who is upset that his son has not been named an intern at the hospital?
(a) Hochberg.
(b) Hudson.
(c) A senator.
(d) The governor.

13. What does Barbara tell Ferguson before she falls unconscious?
(a) She doesn't know where she is.
(b) She loved him.
(c) She is frightened.
(d) She is glad he is doing the surgery.

14. What is the symbolism of Laura's touch on Ferguson's arm making him unsterile in the operating room?
(a) She is a desperate woman.
(b) She is a clingy woman.
(c) She need to get his attention desperately.
(d) Everything she represents is unhealthy for him.

15. The hospital must balance financial responsibilities and ________________.
(a) Privacy laws.
(b) Doctors' interests.
(c) Patients' rights laws.
(d) Public relations efforts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the doctors make jokes about during the meeting?

2. What surprises Ferguson in the operating room?

3. What procedure does Hochberg say is Barbara's only hope for survival?

4. What does Hochberg project about Ferguson's acceptance of the board appointment?

5. What other topic is on the agenda for the board meeting?

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