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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. Who does Danny insult as he and Deborah split up their belongings?
(a) Deborah's mother.
(b) Joan and Deborah.
(c) Bernie and Joan.
(d) Himself.

2. When the woman ignores Bernie and Danny after they say hello, what do they think is wrong with her?
(a) They think she is a lesbian.
(b) They think she is insane.
(c) They think she is a blind woman.
(d) They think she is a deaf woman.

3. What toiletry item causes a fight between Danny and Deborah?
(a) Soap.
(b) Shaving cream.
(c) Toothpaste.
(d) Shampoo.

4. Whom does Danny defend to a coworker after telling a story about kicking an elevator?
(a) Himself.
(b) Bernie.
(c) Joan.
(d) Deborah.

5. When does Bernie claim to have been in Korea?
(a) 1973.
(b) 1952.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1967.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Bernie and Danny in the last scene of the play?

2. Where did Danny spot Deborah?

3. While moving out, what needs to be separated between Joan and Deborah?

4. What does Deborah claim to be when Danny tries to pick her up?

5. What does Bernie think will happen in Danny and Deborah's relationship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Joan feel that she is getting wiser about relationships as she gets older? Why or why not?

2. What does Bernie say about Deborah's profession, upon meeting her for the first time?

3. During Danny and Deborah's all-night argument, what is the essential problem?

4. How do Bernie and Danny feel about the women on the beach?

5. What two words did Deborah's mother mishear during Deborah's childhood?

6. Why won't Danny talk to Bernie about he and Deborah's sex life?

7. Why is Bernie so offended by Joan's dismissal at the singles bar?

8. What story does Joan tell her kindergartners?

9. What is Joan's reaction to Deborah's new relationship?

10. In the movie theater, who does Bernie think looks like Deborah?

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