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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. Where is Chelsea going after stopping to see her parents?
(a) The Grand Tetons.
(b) China.
(c) Europe.
(d) To Disneyworld in Florida.

2. What is Charlie's response to Ethel's suggestion?
(a) He loves the summer heat.
(b) Certain he can fix it.
(c) Afraid it would be boring.
(d) Excited.

3. Where do Norman and Ethel Thayer return for their anniversary?
(a) Martha's Vineyard.
(b) Kennebunkport.
(c) Boothbay Harbor.
(d) Golden Pond.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ethel find intriguing about Miss Appley and Miss Tate?

2. Who liked Chelsea when he was young?

3. What is one thing Charlie brought with him?

4. What separates the kitchen from the living room?

5. Instead of applying for a job, what does Ethel suggest Norman do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Another bit of conversation at the end of this scene is indicative of a recurrent theme of this play. Describe the conversation and briefly say what the theme is you think it is bringing up.

3. What does Charlie say about Chelsea and children and what does this possibly reveal about Charlie as a person?

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

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

6. Give a brief description of the setting at the opening of the play.

7. Who is the elderly couple in the play and where are they arriving at the opening of the play?

8. The fact that Norman attempts to get Charlie to discuss baseball foreshadows several other times that Norman uses baseball to hide his discomfort in carrying on meaningful conversations, particularly concerning Chelsea. What is foreshadowing?

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

10. Describe Ethel and a little about her.

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