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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. Why does Sandy tell Liz the family doesn't know their reason for being there?
(a) They wouldn't understand.
(b) It is more pleasant.
(c) They have too much to worry about already.
(d) It is more amusing.

2. What does Mike speculate someone with the name Dexter might be?
(a) Irresponsible.
(b) Useless.
(c) Talented.
(d) Smart.

3. Why doesn't Margaret want Seth to see the article written about him?
(a) He will blame her.
(b) He will like it.
(c) He will become upset.
(d) He will become famous.

4. Where did Tracy go when she was drunk one night during their marriage, according to Dexter?
(a) The patio.
(b) The roof.
(c) The neighbor's house.
(d) The basement.

5. Who arrives as Tracy is leaving at the end of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) Uncle Larry.
(b) Uncle Billy.
(c) Uncle Willie.
(d) Uncle Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Liz's feeling about Tracy before the two meet?

2. What are the writer and photographer not aware of?

3. What talent does Liz have, as revealed by Mike to Tracy?

4. What does Mike wonder about Dexter during his first visit to the Lord's house?

5. What does Uncle Willie offer to Liz as he enters with Seth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sandy and Liz talk about with regard to Sidney Kidd in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2, Part 2?

2. What does the audience learn about Tracy's first marriage in the first part of Act 1?

3. What is the first impression of Mike and why is it significant?

4. What two things does Dexter do while Mike is carrying Tracy into the house that depict his feelings for Tracy?

5. What is Dexter's problem with Tracy's pending marriage as he explains before he exits, leaving his wedding present for her?

6. What is the significance of Tracy's drinking, and how is it illustrated in the play?

7. What is Tracy trying to figure out about Mike after reading his stories, and what is significant about her observation of him?

8. How does Dinah present herself for the first time to Mike and Liz, what is she trying to accomplish, and how do Mike and Liz react?

9. How does the play end, and what does it symbolize for Tracy and her life?

10. What important lesson does Tracy say she has learned from Mike as they are at the pool? How does he respond?

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