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

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

3. Where was Helen formerly a stenographer?
(a) NBC.
(b) A machinery plant.
(c) Macy's.
(d) Knox Machine Company.

4. How did Frank respond when April did not consult him with her plans?
(a) He was relieved.
(b) He was embarrassed.
(c) He became angry.
(d) He was hurt.

5. What does Frank use to create a walkway in the front of the house?
(a) Cinderblocks.
(b) Wooden planks.
(c) Stones.
(d) Bricks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the cast members do backstage during intermission?

2. How does sixty-seven-year-old Howard Givings look and act?

3. How does Shep polish his shoes?

4. How does April respond to Frank?

5. With what does Frank Wheeler struggle?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what does Ordway quiz Frank?

2. What does Frank tell Maureen about himself?

3. What do Frank and Maureen do after lunch?

4. What does Frank feel about Maureen's story?

5. What do the Wheelers do as they nurture and cherish their plan to move to Europe?

6. Describe Frank's first visit to this building.

7. What happens after Frank's surprise birthday party?

8. What does Maureen tell Frank at lunch?

9. How does April feel after the play? How does this affect her relationship with her husband?

10. How does the play proceed?

(see the answer keys)

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