The Skin of Our Teeth Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Skin of Our Teeth Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 food does Sabina make to feed the refugees?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Hot dogs.
(c) Sandwiches.
(d) Pancakes.

2. How many weeks notice does Sabina give Mrs. Antrobus?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

3. What occupation does Mr. Antrobus give to Judge Moses?
(a) Law writer.
(b) Law breaker.
(c) Lawmaker.
(d) Law historian.

4. Where is Act 2, Part 1 set?
(a) New York.
(b) Las Vegas.
(c) The Boardwalk.
(d) Atlantic City.

5. Sabina doesn't want to go outside to borrow some fire because she says it is too what?
(a) Too sad.
(b) Too dangerous.
(c) Too dark.
(d) Too cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the occupations of the old women who are refugees?

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

3. Mr. Antrobus brought Sabina home after what?

4. Sabina says that a few years ago, everyone got through what event, "by the skin of our teeth"?

5. Mr. Antrobus is introduced, during the slide show, as the inventor of 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 Sabina speak about in her monologue at the beginning of the play?

3. What does Mr. Antrobus celebrate in his speech to the international society of mammals?

4. What does Mr. Antrobus tell Mrs. Antrobus his plan is to save them from the cold?

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

6. What is Sabina's initial reaction when Mrs. Antrobus tells her that the soup cubes should be given to charity?

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

8. Describe the refugee named Homer.

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

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

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