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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. Who is the author of this play?
(a) David Hanson.
(b) David Halliwell.
(c) David Hare.
(d) Douglas Hare.

2. Brock asks Susan to remind him ______________________.
(a) To cancel her plane reservation.
(b) To set the alarm clock.
(c) To make dinner reservations.
(d) To buy lightbulbs.

3. In what country does the play begin?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) USA.

4. Brock has made arrangements to __________________.
(a) Buy a house.
(b) Call Tony's family.
(c) Fly home with Tony's body.
(d) Get a passport.

5. In what city does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?
(a) Vienna.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Brussels.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brock advise Susan to do?

2. In what country does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

3. What does Brock ask for when he wakes up?

4. What does Susan invite Mick to do?

5. What does Susan make for Brock when he wakes up?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that the imminent relationship between Susan and Brock ends up being more significant for Susan than just the thrill she is looking for all the time?

2. What does the radio interview foreshadow in the story?

3. How does Act 1, Scene 7 begin?

4. How does the author use the symbol of the barrage balloon to show Susan's boredom?

5. Why is it possible that Susan has come to see Charleson not for Brock's benefit but to add some excitement to her life?

6. What is the main source of tension in this scene?

7. What is the foreshadowing in the appearance of the Frenchman?

8. Why does Lazar not give Susan his real name before he leaves her?

9. What is the scope of the conversation between Brock and Darwin regarding Susan's mental health?

10. Explain how this scene shows how much Susan needs excitement in her life and what she will do to get it.

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