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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 does Norman do after each fishing trip with Billy?
(a) Calls his best friend in Idaho and brags about what he caught.
(b) Has Billy clean and polish the boat.
(c) Has Billy check the fluid levels in the boat motor.
(d) Makes Billy clean all the fish.

2. What does Norman say about dancing when that topic arises?
(a) His religion forbids dancing.
(b) He hates dancing since his gay son loves it.
(c) He regrets not ever taking Ethel dancing.
(d) He and Ethel used to win ballroom dance contests when younger.

3. What does Chelsea say in response to Norman's question about the car?
(a) It really did not cost much.
(b) She doesn't know.
(c) Less than 10,000 miles.
(d) Drives like it is riding on air.

4. Why does Ethel suggest Chelsea talk to her father and clear up their relationship?
(a) That Norman mentioned that he hope Chelsea would talk to him about that.
(b) Ethel does not make a suggestion to Chelsea; she wouldn't interfere like that.
(c) That he is getting old and won't be around much longer.
(d) That Norman is in an especially good mood having had Billy around.

5. For what does Billy go into the kitchen?
(a) To make pancakes for everyone as a surprise.
(b) To find his dad.
(c) A glass of orange juice.
(d) A sack of cookies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ethel respond when Chelsea continues to speak about her father being difficult?

2. What do Bill and Norman talk about mostly at the beginning of their conversation?

3. Where do Ethel and Norman find Billy?

4. About what awkward arrangement does Bill ask?

5. Why does Ethel go to get a rake?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the first interaction between Ethel and Chelsea when they are alone.

2. One of the statements Bill makes to Norman about Norman's teasing suggests that Chelsea has already prejudiced Bill towards Norman. Describe the scene and say if you think it was fair or wise of Chelsea to "warn" Bill.

3. Describe the interaction between Norman and Bill after the others have gone outside.

4. Describe the two fishermen's interaction as they leave for the dock.

5. Describe Ethel's concern and role in that day's fishing venture.

6. How does the interaction between Norman and Billy Ray in this introductory scene demonstrate the probability that their relationship will be different from the one that Chelsea experienced with her father when she was young?

7. What does Ethel do after Norman and Billy leave?

8. Describe the opening scene in Act 2, Scene 1.

9. What regret does Norman express and what may that regret foreshadow?

10. Referring back to your answer in question #25, venture a guess as to why Chelsea's boyfriends were timid around Norman.

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