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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lady call in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The Sheriff.
(c) Carol.
(d) The drugstore.

2. Why does Val say he's here in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His aunt lives here.
(b) His car broke down.
(c) He came for Carol.
(d) His brother lives here.

3. What is Vee carrying when she enters in Act 1 Scene 1?
(a) A dog.
(b) A parrot.
(c) A cat.
(d) A painting.

4. What is said in Val's character reference?
(a) He stole.
(b) He's an ex-con.
(c) He's quiet.
(d) He's a peculiar talker.

5. What does Carol tell Val she's not allowed to do?
(a) Go to New Orleans.
(b) Pick up strangers.
(c) Stay overnight in the county.
(d) Drive.

6. What does Val wear?
(a) Jeans and a t-shirt.
(b) Cowboy boots and a hat.
(c) A tuxedo.
(d) A snakeskin jacket.

7. What was "the mistake" Lady's father made that caused the vineyard to be burned?
(a) He bought the saw mill.
(b) He gambled.
(c) He burned down the church.
(d) He sold liquor to blacks.

8. Who is Sheriff Talbott married to?
(a) Vee.
(b) Val.
(c) Lady.
(d) Dolly.

9. Which character enters from upstairs in Act 1 Scene 1?
(a) Beulah.
(b) Carol.
(c) Dolly.
(d) Eva.

10. Where was Lady's father from?
(a) Spain.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Italy.

11. What is Carol Cutrere's brother's name?
(a) Pee Wee.
(b) David.
(c) Dog.
(d) Jabe.

12. What does Val say his nickname is?
(a) Warrior.
(b) Dragon.
(c) Chocktaw.
(d) Snakeskin.

13. Whose family name is the oldest and most distinguished in the county?
(a) Val's.
(b) Vee's.
(c) Carol's.
(d) Dog's.

14. Why is Val in town?
(a) He's looking for Lady.
(b) His sister lives here.
(c) His father lives here.
(d) His car broke down.

15. What does Dolly say about Jabe's appearance after he goes upstairs?
(a) He's got blue circles around his eyes.
(b) He's yellow as butter.
(c) He's pale as a ghost.
(d) He's green with gout.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Val offer to Lady in Act 1 Scene 2?

2. What does Lady say that the store can never hold?

3. What is Val fixing with a pocket knife when Carol approaches him in Act 1 Scene 1?

4. What does Val say his body temperature is the same as?

5. What is the name of the county in which the play is set?

(see the answer keys)

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