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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 speaks in an aside, what does she say the play is about?
(a) The selfishness of humans.
(b) The compassion of humans.
(c) The Antrobus'.
(d) The refugees.

2. How many people speak during a monologue?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. The Telegraph Boy sings a song celebrating what?
(a) Mrs. Antrobus' birthday.
(b) Sabina's birthday.
(c) The anniversary of their son's death.
(d) The Antrobus' anniversary.

4. Mrs. Antrobus lists, among her discoveries, that what is edible?
(a) The onion.
(b) The tomato.
(c) The potato.
(d) The lima bean.

5. Sabina implies that Henry hit his older brother with what?
(a) A rock.
(b) A knife.
(c) A ball.
(d) A lamp.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mrs. Antrobus says that she does not believe that sleeping with a window open is what?

3. Why does Mr. Antrobus smack Henry when he shows him the new invention?

4. A society proclaiming the end of the world postponed it because they saw what?

5. When Mr. Antrobus needs some relaxation he says that a man can only what?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Gladys and Mrs. Antrobus emerge from the trap door, what does Mrs. Antrobus comment on as being different?

2. What does Mr. Antrobus say that he used to imagine during the war?

3. What does the promise between Mr. Antrbous and Mrs. Antrobus do?

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

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

6. What do Mr. Antrobus and Henry represent during their confrontation?

7. Why does Mrs. Antrobus finally allow the Telegraph Boy into the house?

8. What does Mrs. Antrobus tell Henry and Gladys to do when Mr. Antrobus comes home from his hard day at work?

9. What do the lines of the philosophers, played by the stand-ins, concern?

10. Why does Gladys hold her baby to the sky?

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