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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 is the trio creating, as they travel across the country?
(a) A new idea in Los Angeles.
(b) An old idea from years ago.
(c) A deceptive plan.
(d) An egg.

2. For whom are Jerry, May, and George waiting in this building?
(a) Helen.
(b) The Schlepkin brothers.
(c) Mae West.
(d) Mr. Glogauer.

3. Who requests Mr. Glogauer's presence?
(a) The twelve Schlepkin brothers.
(b) Helen.
(c) Frank Sinatra.
(d) Frank Lloyd Wright.

4. What do May and George think of Jerry's news?
(a) It is what they were hoping for.
(b) They are shocked and appalled.
(c) They are angered by this news.
(d) It is not what they are expecting.

5. How does George compare to the fast talking May, Jerry, and Helen?
(a) He is bored.
(b) He is not quite in their league.
(c) He is an even faster talker.
(d) He keeps up quite well.

Short Answer Questions

1. The setting of this scene has a _________ interior.

2. Where does the first scene open?

3. What has Jerry done to the trio's act?

4. Who does George meet, while traveling across the continent with the trio?

5. To whom will this person introduce the trio?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to George?

2. How do May and George feel about Jerry's good news?

3. Describe George at this point in the play.

4. Describe the scene in the lobby.

5. What happens at the end of the scene?

6. Why does Mary feel hesitant and fearful? Should she feel this way? Why or why not?

7. How does Mr. Glogauer respond to this announcement?

8. How does George feel about himself? What does Glogauer settle in to watch?

9. Who are the three primary characters?

10. How are May's suspicions confirmed?

(see the answer keys)

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