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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. When Sabina steps out of her character, she says that she _______ the play.
(a) Detests.
(b) Hates.
(c) Loves.
(d) Resents.

2. When Mrs. Antrobus allows the Telegraph Boy into the house, she asks him if he has something to do. What is it?
(a) Light the fire.
(b) Keep them warm.
(c) Open a message.
(d) Cook over the fire.

3. Where does Mrs. Antrobus send the children so that she can talk to Mr. Antrobus alone?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The playroom.
(c) The study.
(d) Their rooms.

4. Mr. Antrobus was elected president of the international society of mammals. What division?
(a) Inventor division.
(b) Human division.
(c) Learner division.
(d) Keeper division.

5. Why does Mr. Antrobus say it will be good to have a doctor around?
(a) Because their children are sick.
(b) Because a doctor is always a good person to have.
(c) Because so many of their children had died.
(d) Because their whole family is ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Antrobus order Sabina to take Gladys to clean off her makeup?

2. Sabina retracts her resignation because she loves the ________ of life with the Antrobuses.

3. Mrs. Antrobus lists, among her discoveries, that what is edible?

4. After Sabina comes in with the news that Henry has thrown a stone at a neighbor, what appears on Henry's forehead?

5. While Homer sings a ballad, Moses recited from the Bible in what language?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the clear parallels between the story the Fortune Tellers tells and the Biblical story of Noah's Ark?

2. What is Mrs. Antrobus' reaction when Mr. Antrobus tells her that he is leaving her?

3. Why does Mrs. Antrobus tell Henry to put down the stone he is carrying?

4. What roles do the stand-ins play?

5. What are the accusations leveled at Mr. Antrobus that he debunks in his speech to the international society of mammals?

6. What do the refugees talk about before Mrs. Antrobus begins talking about her children?

7. What announcement does the play begin with?

8. What does Sabina speak about in her monologue at the beginning of the play?

9. Describe the set in the beginning of Act 3.

10. What are the two aspects of life that created harmony and hope for Mr. Antrobus?

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