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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. Mick suggests that Susan thinks ___________________.
(a) He is too young to father a child.
(b) It's his fault that she is not pregnant.
(c) He is a bad lover.
(d) He didn't really want her to get pregnant.

2. Who does Susan consider asking to father her child?
(a) Lazar.
(b) Mick.
(c) Someone she barely knew.
(d) Brock.

3. How does Mick refer to the sky?
(a) A mackerel sky.
(b) Starry, starry night.
(c) Black as pitch.
(d) Crystal clear.

4. Who is the young woman on whom Alice is applying paint?
(a) Marie.
(b) Ella.
(c) Laura.
(d) Louise.

5. What does Alice want Louise to tie to her wrists?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Handcuffs.
(c) Ribbons.
(d) Branches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Susan takes a break from packing to do what?

2. What is Brock's job in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What does Susan keep by her?

4. What does Alice comment on regarding Brock?

5. What is the setting for Act 1, Scene 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the priest's comments about the brevity of life really describe Susan?

2. How does Act 1, Scene 6 begin?

3. How does the author use the radio announcer as a contrast to Susan?

4. How does Act 1, Scene 7 begin?

5. Describe Brock's reaction when he finally loses patience with Susan.

6. Explain how this scene further establishes the frustrations Susan continues to feel about her life.

7. What does Susan share with Lazar about her life as it is now?

8. Name at least two examples of foreshadowing in this scene?

9. Explain how the author ends the play on a hopeful note for Susan.

10. What is the double meaning of Lazar's statement that he recognizes Susan from somewhere?

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