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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. In Leo's fantasy in act 1, scene 3, what is glowing on the marquee?
(a) Max's name.
(b) His wife's name.
(c) The play's name.
(d) His name.

2. What is the subtitle of the play Max finds in act 1, scene 5?
(a) A Gay Romp with Adolf and Eva at Berchtesgaden.
(b) A Story of Forbidden Love.
(c) My Life In The Socialist Party.
(d) A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.

3. What does Leo tell his boss at the end of act 1, scene 3?
(a) He wants to be promoted.
(b) He wants to take a leave of absence.
(c) He quits.
(d) He wants to thank him for his help in his career.

4. What game does Max's benefactress in act 1, scene 2 like to play?
(a) "The Hairless Chihuahua and the Well-Hunt Great Dane."
(b) "The Swedish Milk Maid and the Well-Hung Carpenter."
(c) "The Little Mermaid and the Angry Shark."
(d) "The Virgin Milk Maid and the Well-Hung Stable Boy."

5. Where does the author of the play that Max finds in act 1, scene 5 live?
(a) Brooklyn.
(b) Queens.
(c) Greenwich Village.
(d) Astoria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it at the beginning of act 1, scene 5?

2. What is Max Bialystock's profession?

3. Who is the author of the play Max finds in act 1, scene 5?

4. What is the point of the sound effect at the end of act 1, scene 4?

5. How does Leo escape his dismal mood in act 1, scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Leo's neuroses shown in act 1, scene 2?

2. What is significant about Leo being chastised for being six minutes late?

3. Why are Max and Leo in shock in act 2, scene 5?

4. How is Max responsible for Leo's absence in act 2, scene 6?

5. What is significant about the Homburg-style hat?

6. How is Leo atypical from the other accountants?

7. Why is Leo absent in act 2, scene 6?

8. Describe Leo's fantasy sequence.

9. How does Leo act around Ulla in act 2, scene 1?

10. What is hurting Max the most in act 2, scene 7?

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