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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. When does Norman express interest in the contents of Chelsea's letter?
(a) When he learns that Chelsea inheirited his estranged brother's estate.
(b) He never expresses any interest in the contents of her letter.
(c) When he hears that Chelsea had major surgery.
(d) When Ethel announces that her new boyfriend is a dentist.

2. What is Norman concerned about in going to the neighbors' house for dinner?
(a) He has brought no dinner suit.
(b) He doesn't know whether to bring white or red wine.
(c) Nothing; these are old friends of theirs.
(d) He fears they will serve some Italian dish he will not enjoy

3. Why has the person called?
(a) To tell Norman that he was in the hospital.
(b) Because Norman called that person.
(c) To say that she would be there by dinner.
(d) No one is on the phone.

4. Why didn't Norman pick any more berries?
(a) He got lost in the woods and was frightened.
(b) He went fishing instead.
(c) He thought it was unreasonable for Ethel to ask that of him.
(d) He couldn't find any ripe ones.

5. For what reason is Chelsea going to visit?
(a) Because she is moving overseas and it is the last time she'll see her parents for several years.
(b) For Norman's birthday.
(c) To go fishing with Norman.
(d) To announce a big surprise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Ethel been doing?

2. What is Ethel's response to Charlie's offer?

3. Whose boat pulls up to the dock?

4. Who liked Chelsea when he was young?

5. Who is knocking on the door?

Short Essay Questions

1. What picture does Norman pick up and what is the story behind it?

2. What does Ethel say about the neighbors and what is Norman's response?

3. Describe the setting at the opening of this scene.

4. Describe what happens when Norman uses the phone.

5. When does Norman become interested in Chelsea's letter and why might that be?

6. Describe the scene and conversation about Elmer.

7. Briefly describe Norman Thayer, the first character on the set.

8. Who is Charlie and what is a little about his life and/or history?

9. What does Charlie suggest about the broken screen door; what is Ethel's reply and why do you think she responds the way she does?

10. What question does Norman ask Charlie and what is the implication of Charlie's answer?

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