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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 is moving into America at the beginning of the play?
(a) A desert.
(b) A lot of sand.
(c) A tidal wave.
(d) A wall of ice.

2. Mr. Antrobus tells Sabina to make a giant pot of what, when the refugees appear?
(a) Hot water.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Jello.

3. What reason does Gladys give for wearing makeup?
(a) Because it makes her look pretty.
(b) Because the boys like it.
(c) Because she wants to.
(d) Because other girls do it.

4. After Sabina comes in with the news that Henry has thrown a stone at a neighbor, what appears on Henry's forehead?
(a) A bright read S.
(b) A bright red L.
(c) A bright red C.
(d) A bright red M.

5. When Gladys returns with Mr. Antrobus' slippers, she begs him to do what?
(a) Praise her just once.
(b) Sing to her just once.
(c) Teach her something just once.
(d) Look at her just once.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Telegraph Boy says he has a message from whom?

2. While Mr. Antrobus drills Henry in the times tables, what does he order Mrs. Antrobus to teach Gladys?

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

4. What musical instrument does Homer carry?

5. How long does Mrs. Antrobus say she has been married to Mr. Antrobus?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Mrs. Antrobus describe a woman's quest for marriage?

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

5. According to Sabina, how do the Antrobuses treat each new child that dies?

6. What roles do the stand-ins play?

7. Why does Sabina not want to play out the seduction scene?

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

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

10. What announcement does the play begin with?

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