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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the stilted efforts to communicate between the lizards and the humans make Charlie feel?
(a) Overwhelmed
(b) Frustrated
(c) Elated
(d) Exhausted

2. Nancy's reaction to the lizards can be best described as true to this quality of her personality.
(a) She is horrified
(b) She is fascinated
(c) She is paralyzed in fear
(d) She is in awe

3. How does Nancy feel as the lizards approach?
(a) She looks for an escape route
(b) Annoyed
(c) Frightened
(d) Open to the experience

4. What simple act is even challenging between the lizards and the humans?
(a) Shaking hands
(b) Making a sand castle
(c) Swimming
(d) Walking

5. How do each couple engage in communication as a result of their failed first attempt?
(a) They use a computer
(b) They try to translate
(c) Physical communication
(d) Written communication

6. How do Charlie and Nancy react to the actions of the lizards as they first approach them in a submissive position?
(a) They don't move
(b) They get up and run
(c) Charlie and Nancy scream for their life
(d) They begin to cry

7. What do the lizards think about the gestation period of human reproduction?
(a) It's uncomfortable
(b) It's long
(c) It's short
(d) It's unnecessary

8. Where does Sarah want to go after Charlie has upset her?
(a) Into the waves
(b) Return to the sea
(c) Behind the rock
(d) Rest on the sand

9. What do the lizards ask Charlie after he discusses the theory of evolution?
(a) If change is good
(b) If change happens to everyone
(c) If change is fast
(d) If change is their destiny

10. What are lizards absolutely amazed to learn about humans and child rearing?
(a) That offspring look like their parents
(b) That humans interact with their offspring
(c) That human offspring are so needy
(d) That humans keep their offspring for years

11. What does Nancy assure Charlie about the lizards?
(a) They are docile
(b) They are harmless
(c) They have no teeth
(d) They are smaller than she thought

12. What sounds appealing to Sarah during the discussion on exclusivity?
(a) Having a rich partner
(b) Having a strong partner
(c) Having a handsome partner
(d) Having a faithful partner

13. How does Charlie feel about answering the lizards question about change?
(a) Confident
(b) Unsure
(c) Angry
(d) Embarassed

14. What does Nancy explain is the reason that parents keep children besides rearing?
(a) For company
(b) For love
(c) For workers
(d) For money

15. How does Charlie feel as the lizards approach?
(a) He is in a catatonic state
(b) He is in a state of awe
(c) He is in a state of panic
(d) He is in a state of delight

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the human couple offer the lizard couple at the end of Act 2?

2. Who does Charlie engage in a conversation with after Nancy begins to speak?

3. What do the lizards decide to do after Leslie attacks Charlie for making her cry?

4. What is the primary theme of Act 2?

5. What do the lizards first do to Charlie and Nancy?

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