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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. How long does Mrs. Antrobus say she has been married to Mr. Antrobus?
(a) 5,000 years.
(b) 500 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 5 years.

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

3. What was found, according to the announcement, with the inscription "From Eva to Adam"?
(a) A pocket watch.
(b) A locket.
(c) A wedding ring.
(d) A bracelet.

4. What kinds of fortunes does the Fortune Teller shout, apparently at random?
(a) Prosperous fortunes.
(b) Gloomy fortunes.
(c) Happy fortunes.
(d) Sad fortunes.

5. What month is it at the beginning of the play?
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) October.
(d) November.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Antrobus is introduced, during the slide show, as the inventor of what?

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

3. What is one of the most notable inventions of Mrs. Antrobus?

4. Where is Act 2, Part 1 set?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Before Mr. Antrobus starts his speech with the broadcast officials, what does he comment on?

2. What does Sabina talk about while books are being handed to her through the trap door?

3. When Mrs. Antrobus says judges are of no use, how does Mr. Antrobus reply?

4. Why does Sabina not want to go borrow some fire?

5. What are the two types of families that this play says should stick together?

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

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

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

9. Describe Henry's appearance in Act 3 when he sees Sabina.

10. What does Sabina explain about the people running the movies?

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