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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 sound interrupts Charlie and Nancy's conversation?
(a) Other people talking
(b) Jets overhead
(c) Squaking seagulls
(d) A lifeguard rescuing a swimmer

2. What subject does Nancy bring up at the desperate attempt to get a reaction out of her husband?
(a) Their future live as divorcees
(b) Their children's college fund
(c) Their sex life
(d) Their finances

3. Is the tension created in her marriage enough to silence Nancy?
(a) It is unclear
(b) In some cases
(c) Yes
(d) No

4. What do Nancy and Charlie declare at the end of Act 1?
(a) Their love for each other
(b) War on each other
(c) Their hatred for each other
(d) War on the lizards

5. What events does the author use the character of Nancy to shed light on?
(a) Critical events of the 21st century
(b) Critical events of the 1990s
(c) Critical events of the 1980s
(d) Critical events of the 1970s

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Charlie testing when he let himself sink down to the bottom of the lake?

2. How does Nancy react to Charlie's blasy attitude?

3. How did women feel as a result of having time outside of the home?

4. What is created in Charlie and Nancy's marriage as a result of miscommunication?

5. As the couple argues, what creature appears?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Charlie react when Nancy attempts to encourage Charlie to pursue his childhood dream now?

3. How does Charlie try to defend himself and his wife against the sea creatures?

4. What is the difference between what Charlie is in the mood for and what Nancy is in the mood for after lunch?

5. What do Charlie and Nancy hope their submissive gesture will do?

6. What is so incredulous, according to Leslie and Sarah, about human reproduction?

7. Describe the first time Nancy feels fear of the sea creatures.

8. How does Nancy's tone regarding Charlie's role as a husband and father affect him?

9. How do Sarah and Charlie react to the exposure of Nancy's breasts?

10. What will happen if Charlie is unwilling to go along with Nancy's retirement dreams?

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