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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act One: Scene 9, who does Clark say were caught by the Patrols in the women's camp?
(a) 5 seamen.
(b) 2 seamen.
(c) 3 seamen and a boy.
(d) 4 seamen and a boy.

2. How late will John Arscott be for the play rehearsal in Act One: Scene 11?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) An hour.
(d) 10 minutes.

3. In the script, it says that Captain Plume escaped from Germany, where does Ralph want to say that Plume escaped?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

4. When does the first convict ship land in Australia?
(a) January 20, 1788.
(b) February 9, 1788.
(c) March 3, 1788.
(d) April 30, 1788.

5. Who comes and sits with Dabby and Mary in Act One: Scene 8?
(a) Esther Abrahams.
(b) Liz Morden.
(c) Meg Long.
(d) Duckling Smith.

6. In Act One: Scene 8, who comes when Liz and Dabby are fighting?
(a) Robert Sideway.
(b) Ketch.
(c) Clark.
(d) John Arscott.

7. Who is Liz Morden playing?
(a) Silvia.
(b) Melinda.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Rose.

8. Who does Ralph want Mary to play in The Recruiting Officer?
(a) Melinda.
(b) Rose.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Lucvy.

9. When does Ralph plan to have the play performed?
(a) June 29.
(b) June 17.
(c) June 12.
(d) June 4.

10. In Scene 1, where is the ship headed?
(a) Haiti.
(b) Australia.
(c) Cuba.
(d) Bahamas.

11. In Scene 3, how many convicts are found guilty of stealing from the colony's stores?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

12. How is Meg Long described in Act One: Scene 5?
(a) Young and pretty.
(b) Dirty and middle aged.
(c) Old and smelly.
(d) Young and grimy.

13. What is Meg Long's nickname?
(a) Pickles.
(b) Hands.
(c) Grubby.
(d) Shitty.

14. How many parts does Ralph say there are for women in the play?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

15. What is Lieutenant Clark growing on his island?
(a) Mango trees.
(b) Papaya trees.
(c) Pineapple trees.
(d) Orange trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many lashes has John Arscott been sentenced to for assault?

2. What was Sideway?

3. What did Harry Brewer used to be?

4. How much will Sylvia inherit a year when her brother dies in the play The Recruiting Officer?

5. What is Dabby Bryant doing at the Beginning of Act One: Scene 8?

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