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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. According to the stage directions, how old is the Telegraph Boy?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

2. From what building does the sound of bingo numbers being called emerge?
(a) A sports bar.
(b) A casino.
(c) A church building.
(d) A bingo hall.

3. What musical instrument does Homer carry?
(a) A flute.
(b) A banjo.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A lute.

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

5. When Sabina steps out of her character, she says the reason that she took the part of Sabina was because she hadn't what?
(a) Seen other people in a while.
(b) Been on stage in a while.
(c) Been in costume for a long time.
(d) Worked in a long time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Antrobus send to fetch Mr. Antrobus' slippers after he orders the fires put out?

2. How many old women are among the crowd of refugees at the Antrobus'?

3. The story of Mr. Antrobus leading a handful to survive in the face of the rain's destruction alludes to what story in the Bible?

4. Act 2 begins with an announcement by whom (or what)?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Sabina breaks character to stop the scene when Henry reaches out to strangle Mr. Antrobus. What does she say?

2. When does the true reconciliation for Henry and Mr. Antrobus occur?

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

4. What does Sabina say when she steps out of character for the first time?

5. Why do Sabina and Mrs. Antrobus blockade the door?

6. What reason does "Henry" give for being filled with the desire to kill?

7. What happens when the Telegraph Boy sings a song about the Antrobus' anniversary?

8. What does Mrs. Antrobus say will make her happy at the convention?

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

10. What is the emptiness that Mr. Antrobus admits to?

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