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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 did Norman think about Chelsea's swimming abilities.?
(a) He thought she shouldn't be on the swim team.
(b) He thought she was Olympic material.
(c) He was happy that she was a superb diver.
(d) He criticized her abilities when she was on the swim team.

2. After Ethel comes into the house, what do she and Norman do?
(a) Remove the cloths from the furniture.
(b) Make a cup of tea.
(c) Make up the beds with linens.
(d) Turn on the t.v.

3. Why does Norman pick up the telephone?
(a) To call his office and check in.
(b) To call and order pizza delivery.
(c) To call Chelsea.
(d) To see if there is a dial tone.

4. In the story that Ethel tells about when the character in question #26 was young, what was he carrying?
(a) Salt Water Taffy.
(b) A fishing pole and tackle box.
(c) A dozen roses.
(d) A box of chocolates.

5. What reason does Norman suggest for Elmer falling into the fireplace?
(a) He is attempting suicide.
(b) He wanted attention from Ethel.
(c) He is old and clumsy.
(d) He did not fall in the fireplace; he fell down the chimney.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is on the phone when it rings?

3. Why has the person called?

4. How old will Elmer be on his next birthday?

5. How could Norman's memory best be described?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is both a foreshadowing and a "frame" for the play that occurs at the end of this scene?

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

3. Who visits Norman and Ethel and what do they leave there?

4. Give a brief synopsis of Ethel and Charlie's conversation and what the author may be showing through this conversation.

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

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