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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Bill say Chelsea warned him before their arrival?
(a) Norman's unkind teasing ways.
(b) The way Ethel cooks.
(c) The fact that her parents were very stuffy.
(d) The cougars in the woods.

2. How does Chelsea greet her father?
(a) She pretends she does not see him.
(b) By shaking hands.
(c) With formality.
(d) With a long hug and kiss on the cheek.

3. How was Chelsea's trip to Europe?
(a) Stressful.
(b) Distressing.
(c) Boring.
(d) Wonderful.

4. What is the purpose of the things that are hanging?
(a) To show some family movies to Bill Ray.
(b) To make the living room more natural.
(c) To demonstrate Norman's former prowess as a hunter.
(d) To wish Norman a Happy Birthday and welcome to Chelsea.

5. What does Ethel worry about regarding Norman and Billy?
(a) That Billy will not be able to help Norman if he gets sick.
(b) That Norman will get angry at Billy and have a heart attack.
(c) That Norman is working Billy too hard.
(d) She doesn't worry about them knowing they can take care of themselves.

6. About what awkward arrangement does Bill ask?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Whether he and Chelsea can share a room though they're not married.
(c) If Bill can borrow money for the trip to Europe.
(d) If Bill can talk to Charlie alone to settle that Chelsea is Bill's girlfriend.

7. About what does Norman try to talk?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Baseball.
(c) Billy.
(d) California.

8. How does Norman take Ethel's suggestion?
(a) He agrees with her.
(b) He pretends he does not hear her.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He argues.

9. How does Chelsea greet her mother?
(a) With a demand that she make some of her special tea.
(b) Warmly.
(c) With indifference.
(d) Her mother is not there; she's gone up to change.

10. What is Norman's response to the idea of Chelsea and Bill sharing a bedroom?
(a) Hell, no, not in his house.
(b) If they want to share a room, rent a sleazy motel.
(c) Only if they agree not to have sex.
(d) There is only a twin bed in each bedroom, so it'd be pretty difficult.

11. How does Chelsea pass off Billy and Norman's fishing activities?
(a) Saying that as long as Norman is fishing, he isn't mean.
(b) Joking that her dad should have traded her in for a son.
(c) She doesn't comment on them as she is too upset.
(d) Joking that Norman can be good for anyone for a few weeks.

12. What happens to the rental car on the way to the cottage?
(a) It breaks down every several miles.
(b) It suddenly starts smelling strangely.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Chelsea puts a bad dent in it.

13. How does Act 3, Scene 1 end?
(a) Billy coming downstairs and asking Norman to take him hunting.
(b) Charlie leaving in despair after learning of Chelsea's marriage.
(c) Norman offering to take Bill out in the boat.
(d) Charlie, Chelsea and Ethel singing a camp song and dancing.

14. What does Norman suggest Billy do about his walk?
(a) Not to have his pants hanging so low when he walks.
(b) To slow it down in the house.
(c) To walk with a straight back.
(d) To slouch a little to look more like a cool dude.

15. What does Chelsea say in response to Norman's question about the car?
(a) Drives like it is riding on air.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) Less than 10,000 miles.
(d) It really did not cost much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Norman give Billy to read?

2. What is Norman's response to Chelsea's request?

3. What interrupts Chelsea and Ethel's conversation?

4. Why does Ethel accompany Billy upstairs to start the bath water?

5. How does Ethel respond to Norman's comment?

(see the answer keys)

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