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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 Rosemary refuse to go to the picnic?
(a) She is embarrassed by her behavior with Hal.
(b) She has a migraine.
(c) She doesn't have anything to take.
(d) She has to get up early in the morning.

2. What is the nature of the relationship between Madge and Millie?
(a) Tolerate each other.
(b) Best friends.
(c) Lots of animosity.
(d) No relationship.

3. In college, Hal and Alan were __________________.
(a) fraternity brothers.
(b) roommates.
(c) on the football team.
(d) resident advisors.

4. What payment does Mrs. Potts give Hal in exchange for his work?
(a) She gives him an hourly wage.
(b) She feeds him breakfast.
(c) She buys him dinner and a bus ticket.
(d) She gives him a weekly salary.

5. On what American holiday does PICNIC begin?
(a) The Fourth of July.
(b) Labor Day.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Memorial Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character is by herself as Act 2 begins?

2. What does Hal ask of Alan?

3. To what does Mrs. Potts invite Hal?

4. Two of Hal's past adventures include parachuting out of balloons and ____________________.

5. Who is the owner of one of the homes where the action takes place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Hal and Madge symbolize for Rosemary?

2. What does Hal share with Madge about his feelings of insecurity?

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

4. What is the nature of the sudden flurry of activity around Rosemary and Howard coming out of the house?

5. Why is Madge mad at Millie in Act 2?

6. How does Hal react when Madge rejects him?

7. What is the mood between Madge and Hal when they return to the Owens house?

8. How do Alan and Hal know each other?

9. Who is Rosemary and what is her outward opinion of men?

10. What are the circumstances that let Madge and Hal alone?

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