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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 article of clothing does Flan look at and think of Van Gogh?
(a) His shoes
(b) His sport coat
(c) A hat
(d) His ties

2. What is the last thing the Hustler says before leaving the condo?
(a) One love
(b) Fuck you
(c) It's been fun
(d) Which way is the nearest subway?

3. What does Ouisa initially fear the Hustler may have?
(a) Their silverwear
(b) A knife
(c) AIDS
(d) A gun

4. Which of the following characters tries to leave in the chaos of applying first aid to Paul?
(a) Geoffrey
(b) Ouisa
(c) Flan
(d) Paul

5. Where do the prospective buyers for Flan's Cezanne live?
(a) Hong Kong
(b) London
(c) Tokyo
(d) Munich

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Flan stop Geoffrey from calling in this section?

2. In the hypothetical script Paul describes his father receiving, what is Poitier's character's profession?

3. To what mythological figure does Ouisa compare Geoffrey when she describes him?

4. At the end of this section, Flan compares not thinking about two million dollars to trying not to think of what animal?

5. How much money does Flan need to convince Geoffrey to loan him at the beginning of Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the meaning of the title of the play?

2. What comparison does Geoffrey make regarding New York as he discusses dinner?

3. What story do Larkin and Kitty tell in this section?

4. What was Paul's inspiration for his thesis?

5. What new film project does Paul describe in this section?

6. What is sent to the Kittredges in this section and how do they respond?

7. What does Sidney Poitier say to Ouisa in her dream?

8. Describe Paul's entrance.

9. How does Paul view himself in terms of race in America?

10. Describe the humorous comparison Ouisa makes regarding Geoffrey's wealth.

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