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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. What happened to Miss Appley last week?
(a) She feel off a ladder.
(b) She died.
(c) She drove to New Hampshire.
(d) She gave a speech at the Daughters of the Revolution luncheon.

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

3. About what does Ethel complain?
(a) That Norman never goes outside.
(b) That Chelsea hasn't called.
(c) That the postman dropped the letters in a puddle and got them wet.
(d) That Norman cheats at cards.

4. Who is on the phone when it rings?
(a) No one.
(b) The operator.
(c) Norman's brother.
(d) Chelsea.

5. How many acts does this play have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Miss Appley on her last birthday?

3. What does Ethel plan to do with the berries she's picked?

4. What is Charlie's response to Ethel's suggestion?

5. What is another thing Charlie brought with him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. Describe Ethel and a little about her.

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

7. Describe what happens when Norman uses the phone.

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

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

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

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