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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. How old does Norman say he will be on his next birthday?
(a) 103.
(b) 88.
(c) 100.
(d) 92.

2. Why does Ethel hand Norman a bucket?
(a) To fix the handle.
(b) To go pick more berries.
(c) To draw some water from the well.
(d) To water the indoor plants.

3. What happens to the package in question #27?
(a) It is moldy and is thrown out.
(b) It gets wet when the delivery boy falls in the water.
(c) It is delivered to the wrong address.
(d) Nothing; the package is delivered intact.

4. Who invites Ethel and Norman to dinner?
(a) No one.
(b) Chelsea and Bill.
(c) The Putnams.
(d) The Melciorris.

5. What makes Norman believe he might be qualified for the job?
(a) He is a retired lawyer.
(b) He has owned more than 20 cars in his lifetime.
(c) His mother was Italian.
(d) He has had a flower garden every year.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Chelsea's husband?

2. Who has visited Charlie recently?

3. What happened to the screen door?

4. Where are the bedrooms in this house?

5. How old is Norman?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the broken screen door come into play again and how does it give the reader a better understanding of Norman's character?

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

3. 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?

4. Describe what happens when Norman uses the phone.

5. Though Norman makes no blatant prejudiced statements about Jews, what he does say implies his bigotry. In your own words, what statements seem to suggest that Norman is prejudiced against Jewish people?

6. What makes the reader think that Charlie still feels some interest in Chelsea?

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

8. What other elderly couple is mentioned in this scene and what does Ethel say about them?

9. Describe the scene and conversation about Elmer.

10. Describe the interaction between Ethel and Norman in this scene and say what you think it may mean.

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