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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 stage in life are Charlie and Nancy entering?
(a) Adulthood
(b) Parenthood
(c) Career
(d) Retirement

2. How many times during Act 1 does Nancy bring up Charlie's childhood dream of living underwater?
(a) Twice
(b) Once
(c) Three times
(d) Never

3. How did women feel about the use of their newly allowed free time in the 1970's?
(a) Liberated
(b) Relieved
(c) Baffled
(d) Elated

4. What does Nancy want to plan with Charlie?
(a) To adopt a child
(b) A move to another home
(c) A flight to another beach
(d) Adventures

5. What is the best description of the twig that Nancy chose as defense?
(a) Heavy
(b) Thorny
(c) Tiny
(d) Inadequate

Short Answer Questions

1. What human element do the jets overhead exemplify?

2. Why do Nancy and Charlie lie on their backs?

3. Is Charlie's intention to be hurtful towards his wife?

4. What does Nancy suggest her and Charlie do as the lizards approach?

5. What happens when the lizards move forward towards Charlie and Nancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What would Charlie like to do during retirement as opposed to Nancy?

2. What made the lizards leave their home in the sea?

3. How do Nancy and Charlie react to the sound of a jet overhead interrupting their conversation?

4. What happens as Act 2 opens and the lizards approach?

5. Describe how Nancy reacts to Charlie telling her she has been a good wife.

6. What happens just as Nancy mentions the need to write postcards to the family?

7. How does Charlie assist in the discussion of emotions and love?

8. How does Charlie react to Nancy's demonstration of submission to the lizards?

9. What does Nancy do to show submission to the lizards?

10. What does the appearance of another jet do to the group?

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