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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. What does Bomber do when Madge tells him to leave her alone?
(a) Tries to pressure her with crude, vulgar language.
(b) Cries.
(c) Goes home dejected.
(d) Slaps her.

2. What does Flo tell Madge not to allow any ____________ when the girls go out tonight.
(a) drugs.
(b) smoking.
(c) drinking.
(d) sex.

3. What does Millie do that Rosemary thinks is scandalous?
(a) Smokes.
(b) Drinks.
(c) Reads a book.
(d) Swears.

4. Why does Rosemary lash out at Hal?
(a) She realizes he does not want her.
(b) He tells her that her hairstyle is unflattering.
(c) He has stepped on her feet.
(d) He spills whiskey on her dress.

5. What has Hal borrowed from Alan?
(a) Car.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Money.
(d) Watch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Howard?

3. Who does Mrs. Potts want Hal to take to the picnic?

4. Millie has decorated her room with copies of paintings by which artist?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Flo's real feelings about Hal become evident?

2. How does Madge respond to Hal's vulnerability?

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

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

5. How does Madge hurt Hal when he kisses her goodbye?

6. What does Madge dream of when she hears the train whistle in the distance?

7. How has Rosemary's brutal honesty changed the way in which Howard perceives her?

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

9. Explain how Rosemary behaves in a humiliating manner with Hal because she is mad at Howard.

10. How does the author use the technique of irony regarding Rosemary's perceptions of Hal?

(see the answer keys)

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