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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many roses does Timmy have for his mother?
(a) One.
(b) A few.
(c) A half dozen.
(d) A bouquet.

2. What does Timmy think of his father's intelligence?
(a) He is wise.
(b) He is slightly below average.
(c) He is slightly above average.
(d) He is uninformed.

3. Who is playing in the game Timmy asks his father to go to?
(a) Yankees.
(b) Mets.
(c) Giants.
(d) Jets.

4. What kind of a time are the three main characters of the play having towards the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A good time.
(b) An unpredictable time.
(c) An okay time.
(d) A lousy time.

5. What is interesting about the howls at the end of the second scene of Act 1?
(a) They become longer.
(b) They become louder.
(c) They become shorter.
(d) They become softer.

6. What does Nettie lecture John about in the first scene of Act 1?
(a) Drinking too much.
(b) Eating too much.
(c) Not getting enough sleep.
(d) Not eating enough.

7. How does John comment on Nettie's dress in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He has never seen it before.
(b) He wishes she didn't pay so much for it.
(c) He likes it.
(d) He hates it.

8. How does Nettie respond when John embraces her in the third scene of Act 1?
(a) She is surprised.
(b) She is disgusted.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She does not even notice.

9. How do John and Timmy feel about Nettie's response to the roses in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) They are uncomfortable.
(b) They are upset.
(c) They are excited.
(d) They are confused.

10. How does Nettie respond to Timmy at the end of Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) She sends him to bed.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She sends him to the store to buy more aspirin.
(d) She sends him to the store to buy more roses.

11. How long was Timmy in the army for?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

12. What does John say to Nettie as the third scene is ending?
(a) That the roses were Timmy's idea.
(b) That he regrets buying the roses.
(c) That he did nothing wrong.
(d) That he is sorry for everything.

13. What was the occasion that Nettie's father would send her flowers?
(a) Her anniversary.
(b) Her birthday.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Mother's Day.

14. How does Timmy view his father in terms of courage?
(a) He thinks that he is the bravest man he has ever known.
(b) He thinks that he is the weakest man he has ever known.
(c) He thinks that he is the second bravest man he has ever known.
(d) He thinks that his courage has not been tested.

15. What does John tell Nettie that Timmy deserves?
(a) A new job.
(b) More medals.
(c) Another party.
(d) A little down time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nettie preparing for Timmy in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. When does John tell Timmy they will buy new clothes?

3. What does John ask about himself, pertaining to the war?

4. What story is told in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What happened to Timmy the night before?

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