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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Norman say about dancing when that topic arises?
(a) He hates dancing since his gay son loves it.
(b) His religion forbids dancing.
(c) He and Ethel used to win ballroom dance contests when younger.
(d) He regrets not ever taking Ethel dancing.

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

3. What does Ethel suggest to Norman?
(a) That Norman not lecture Chelsea about anything.
(b) That Norman eat with his mouth closed at dinner.
(c) That he try to get along with Chelsea's new boyfriend.
(d) That he invite Bill Ray to take a ride in the boat.

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

5. What does Chelsea say about Norman's retirement dinner?
(a) That she thought it wasn't elaborate enough for how important Norman was to the company.
(b) She does not mention the retirement dinner.
(c) That she was sorry she didn't go.
(d) That she was so proud of him giving his speech.

6. What does Ethel do after Norman and Billy leave?
(a) Starts shelling peas for dinner.
(b) Goes back to bed for awhile.
(c) Picks up Elmer.
(d) Calls Charlie to come help her clear out the shed.

7. What does Norman call Billy from time to time?
(a) Young whippersnapper.
(b) Chelsea.
(c) Brandon.
(d) Bobby, his deceased son.

8. What does Norman mention to Ethel at the opening of this scene?
(a) That Bill Ray does not like fishing.
(b) That Norman finds Ethel as attractive as the day they met.
(c) That Chelsea did not marry Charlie.
(d) That Chelsea is past childbearing age and is childless.

9. Why does Ethel suggest Chelsea talk to her father and clear up their relationship?
(a) That he is getting old and won't be around much longer.
(b) Ethel does not make a suggestion to Chelsea; she wouldn't interfere like that.
(c) That Norman is in an especially good mood having had Billy around.
(d) That Norman mentioned that he hope Chelsea would talk to him about that.

10. What is Norman doing at the opening of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Going to town to mail a package.
(b) Gathering up fishing supplies and Billy.
(c) Snoring so loudly everyone in the house is awake.
(d) Starting up his old Indian motorcycle to show Billy.

11. 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.

12. What news does Chelsea give Norman?
(a) That she has married Bill.
(b) That she is pregnant.
(c) That Billy is actually her biological son.
(d) That she plans to marry Charlie.

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

14. What is Bill's response about Billy's announcement?
(a) He hestitates to join the ladies as he is afraid of bears.
(b) That maybe Norman will take him fishing if Billy asks politely.
(c) That he can't believe his son is actually going to read a book in the summer.
(d) That there are still snacks in the cooler they brought.

15. For what does Billy go into the kitchen?
(a) To find his dad.
(b) A glass of orange juice.
(c) To make pancakes for everyone as a surprise.
(d) A sack of cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Chelsea?

2. What surprises Billy about the lake cottage?

3. Who does Norman tell Billy not to awaken?

4. What song does Ethel sing?

5. Who goes down to the lake?

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