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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just before he leaves, what does Peter whisper to Helen (according to the stage directions)?
(a) Peter whispers words of love.
(b) Peter whispers a dirty joke to Helen.
(c) Peter whispers an invitation to his house.
(d) Peter whispers a threat on Jo's life.

2. To what does Helen compare their bed?
(a) She compares it to a cloud.
(b) She compares it to a slaughterhouse.
(c) She compares it to a coffin.
(d) She compares it to a grassy knoll.

3. What type of music do the first stage directions say should be playing?
(a) Rap music.
(b) Jazz music.
(c) Blues music.
(d) Rock music.

4. How does Helen describe the wallpaper?
(a) Old-fashioned.
(b) Floral.
(c) Contemporary.
(d) Polka-dot.

5. Where does Helen offer to send Jo?
(a) She offers to send her to art school.
(b) She offers to send her on a cruise.
(c) She offers to get her an apartment of her own.
(d) She offers to send her on a world tour.

6. When trying to purchase the item, what did Jo's boyfriend forget about her physique?
(a) He forgot what kind of hands she has.
(b) He forgot what color her she has.
(c) He forgot how tall she was.
(d) He forgot how big her feet were.

7. How does Jo describe her complexion?
(a) An American complexion.
(b) A tan complexion.
(c) A pinkish complexion.
(d) A schoolgirl complexion.

8. What is Helen's reaction to Jo's dream?
(a) Helen jokes that everyone should be used to manure after death, then moves on.
(b) Helen is terrified, and immediatly committs Jo to a mental facility.
(c) Helen is extremely offended, and slaps Jo across her face.
(d) Hele thinks it is hilarious, and almost faints from laughter.

9. When Helen sits in the chair, what does she think it needs?
(a) She thinks the legs need to be repaired.
(b) She thinks it needs to be reupholstered.
(c) She thinks it needs a cushion.
(d) She thinks it needs new springs.

10. How much older is Helen than Peter?
(a) She is fifteen years older.
(b) She is ten years older.
(c) She is five years older.
(d) She is three years older.

11. What is Helen's parenting strategy with Jo?
(a) Helen leaves Jo's care to a nanny.
(b) Helen is extremely strict and Jo is very sheltered.
(c) Helen tries to be best friends with Jo and is involved in her life decisions.
(d) Helen lets Jo ruin her life however she wants.

12. What does Jo's boyfriend give her?
(a) He gives her a beautiful dress.
(b) He gives her a ticket to leave on his boat.
(c) He gives her a puppy.
(d) He gives her an engagement ring.

13. What is the climate like in the new apartment according to Helen?
(a) The apartment is cold and drafty, a shelter to the four winds.
(b) The apartment is terribly muggy, like a steamhouse.
(c) The apartment is stuffy.
(d) The apartment is swelteringly hot.

14. Why does her boyfriend like that it gets dark early?
(a) His eyes are extremely sensitive.
(b) He has a rare allergy to light.
(c) He only travels at nighttime.
(d) He can kiss her earlier, since no one can see.

15. Where were Jo's boyfriend's ancestors from?
(a) The Caribbean.
(b) Africa.
(c) Iran.
(d) Cardiff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jo's boyfriend's plan for the evening when they part?

2. In which branch of the armed forces did Peter serve?

3. How does Helen feel when she discovers Jo's ring?

4. What excuse does Jo give when it is time for her to go?

5. Why has Peter tracked Helen down?

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