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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Laurel Players?
(a) A community theater in Connecticut.
(b) A nature preserve.
(c) A quilting society.
(d) A poker club.

2. What does the audience also do during intermission?
(a) Wipe perspiration from their hands onto their clothing.
(b) Go backstage to congratulate the actors.
(c) Donate money to the community theater.
(d) Buy food.

3. What scheduling snafu takes place?
(a) They will have to leave for France later.
(b) They are booked for one night with the Campbells and another night with the Givings.
(c) They book an evening with both the Campbells and the Givings.
(d) They have no plans for the evening.

4. What does Frank do after pulling the car over?
(a) He slides across the seat to try and take his wife in his arms.
(b) He yells at April.
(c) He gets out and begins to walk away.
(d) He does nothing.

5. What do the cast members do backstage during intermission?
(a) They pace, wishing only to finish the second act and go home as fast as possible.
(b) They decide to cancel the second act.
(c) They gush about how well the performance is going.
(d) They rest before the second act.

6. What does the audience do during intermission?
(a) They discuss how wonderful the performance is.
(b) They wander awkwardly around the high school building.
(c) They complain about the amateur actors.
(d) They leave the poor performance.

7. On a quiet Sunday morning after their big fight, what does Frank Wheeler do?
(a) He files for a divorce.
(b) He moves out.
(c) He approaches April and tries to apologize once more.
(d) Goes for a drive.

8. What does Frank do when she starts to go into a long explanation?
(a) He listens to what she has to say.
(b) He breaks down and admits to his poor behavior.
(c) He drags her into the bedroom.
(d) He walks out of the room.

9. How is Frank at the office?
(a) More focused and comfortable.
(b) More bored and annoyed.
(c) More nervous and tired.
(d) More confused and irritated.

10. Where does Frank find temporary solace?
(a) In reading the Sunday comics to his children.
(b) In Maureen, a secretary at work.
(c) In the quiet of the backyard.
(d) In a strong drink.

11. Why does Earl come home crestfallen?
(a) He had been fired.
(b) The big promotion that he expected in New York has been shot down by a higher authority and he will remain on various field assignments until his retirement.
(c) His boss is disappointed with his work.
(d) He will have to move to New York.

12. Of what does Frank reassure April?
(a) They will both pick up the language fast once they start living there.
(b) Most people in France speak English.
(c) They will take French classes before they move.
(d) French is an easy language to learn.

13. Of what does Frank Wheeler catch a glimpse as April acts out her part onstage?
(a) A stranger.
(b) The shy girl he had once known.
(c) The girl he fell in love with.
(d) A great actress.

14. What is learned about the Givings's son, John?
(a) He had been a math instructor at a university before he became insane.
(b) He is their special needs child who lives with them.
(c) He is a serial killer who is now in prison for life.
(d) He is a wealthy doctor living on Long Island.

15. Of what is the drab, ugly architecture of the Knox Building in New York City where Frank Wheeler works in sales promotion is an emblem?
(a) The drab, dull routine of all workers.
(b) The city of New York.
(c) The drab, dull routines that workers inside go through daily.
(d) The Frank's view of his life and work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frank get a cab for himself and Maureen to take to a favorite restaurant?

2. How do both April and Frank feel as children?

3. When April tells Frank to leave her alone, what does he do?

4. Once the floor is as empty as it will get, Frank steps into Ms. Grube's office and does what?

5. How did Frank respond when April did not consult him with her plans?

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