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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. Two of Hal's past adventures include parachuting out of balloons and ____________________.
(a) climbing Mt. Everest.
(b) skiing in Switzerland.
(c) deep-sea diving.
(d) traveling with a circus.

2. What is the setting for the play?
(a) The porches of two neighboring homes.
(b) A school playground.
(c) A park.
(d) A factory.

3. How did Hal lose his money in Nevada?
(a) He gave it away to a beggar.
(b) Two girls robbed him at gunpoint.
(c) He gambled in Las Vegas.
(d) He lost his wallet.

4. What does Bomber ask Madge?
(a) If she'll buy a magazine from him.
(b) If she'll be going to college.
(c) If she'll go out with him.
(d) If she'll tutor him.

5. What does Alan say about Hal's college days?
(a) He was an outstanding athlete.
(b) He was an excellent student.
(c) He had many part time jobs.
(d) He tutored kids in trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rosemary refuse to go to the picnic?

2. What is Millie wearing as Act 2 begins?

3. Which of the following does Mrs. Owens not say that Madge would have if she married Alan?

4. What is Millie anxious about?

5. Hal says that Rosemary looked at him ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alan respond when Madge apologizes for not going to the picnic the night before?

2. How are Rosemary's true feelings about men in stark contrast to her behavior?

3. What does Millie tell Madge about her afternoon with Hal?

4. How do Madge and Hal meet?

5. What is Flo's response as she witnesses the interaction between Hal and Madge?

6. What is the source of the sibling rivalry between Madge and Millie?

7. Describe Alan's ineffective response when he sees Hal with Madge.

8. Why is Rosemary in a flurry of activity this morning?

9. Why is Flo obsessed with wanting Madge to marry Alan?

10. How does Howard evade the marriage question at least temporarily?

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