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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Frank look forward?
(a) The arrival of Shep and Milly Campbell.
(b) The beginning of the work week.
(c) His children going back to school.
(d) The end of his marriage.

2. 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 rest before the second act.
(c) They decide to cancel the second act.
(d) They gush about how well the performance is going.

3. What dooms the performance?
(a) Bad acting.
(b) Poor singing.
(c) An out of tune pit orchestra.
(d) Lighting problems.

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

5. What does Frank see as the beginning of his father's decline in health, as well as his mother's?
(a) The loss of his job.
(b) The dislike he feels towards the Knox Machine Company.
(c) The disappointment of not receiving the big promotion.
(d) His move to New York.

6. What does the audience do after intermission is over?
(a) They complain about the poor production.
(b) They leave.
(c) They return and politely sit through the play's conclusion.
(d) They quickly and enthusiastically come into watch the rest of the performance.

7. When Frank sees April do this, what does he do?
(a) He follows her, imploring her wildly to get back into the car.
(b) He does nothing.
(c) He hits her back.
(d) He laughs at her.

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

9. How does Frank feel about April as he makes his way backstage after the curtain comes down?
(a) Annoyed by her.
(b) He desires her.
(c) Worried.
(d) Shy and nervous.

10. With the decision to move to Paris, what seem to return to the marriage of Frank and April Wheeler?
(a) Depression, distance, and silence.
(b) Peace, serenity, and hope.
(c) Irritation, jealousy, and passion.
(d) Silence, irritation, and sadness.

11. For what do Frank and April thank each other?
(a) The decision to move to Paris.
(b) They are not like their neighbors.
(c) The respect they now feel.
(d) The love they feel for each other.

12. What does Frank note about the affectations he sees on Maureen's part?
(a) She probably picked them up from girls in the office.
(b) She probably picked them up from her sister.
(c) She probably picked them up from Norma, her older roommate.
(d) She probably picked them up from watching television.

13. What does Frank say when April asks for his forgiveness?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He forgives her.
(c) He asks her what he should forgive her for.
(d) He asks her to forgive him.

14. Why did Maureen escape to New York City?
(a) So she could make more money.
(b) To be with her husband.
(c) So she could experience "life."
(d) To find a job.

15. What happens when the leading man becomes sick and unable to act?
(a) The stage manager takes his place.
(b) A friend takes his place.
(c) The director takes his place.
(d) The understudy takes his place.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does no one want to do?

2. What does Frank also seem better able to do at the office?

3. With whom does Frank remember first having lunch?

4. As they sip their tea, what does Helen Givings do?

5. In a rage, what does April do?

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