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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Jo wish were there with them, though Geof reminds her they do not get along?
(a) The landlady.
(b) Peter.
(c) Helen.
(d) Jimmie.

2. Why does Jo think the landlady has kicked him out?
(a) She thinks he has been kicked him out because he is a homosexual.
(b) She thinks he has been kicked out because he has wild parties.
(c) She thinks he has been kicked out because he broke a window.
(d) She thinks he has been kicked out because he never pays rent.

3. Why did Jo used to smoke?
(a) She smoked because she thought it would make her popular.
(b) She smoked to annoy Helen.
(c) She smoked because he boyfriend was a smoker.
(d) She smoked because she was addicted to nicotine.

4. Why did Peter leave Helen?
(a) He had to move but she did not want to.
(b) He went crazy and had to be locked up.
(c) He found another woman.
(d) He did not leave her, he died.

5. Why is Jo so upset by his gift?
(a) She does not want to feed the baby with a bottle.
(b) She already has blankets for the baby.
(c) She finds dirty diapers disgusting.
(d) She says the color of the baby is wrong.

6. What is Geof cutting out of cloth?
(a) He is cutting the pattern for a baby's gown.
(b) He is cutting cuff holes to make himself a shirt.
(c) He is cutting Jo a maternity shirt.
(d) He is cutting rags to clean the kitchen.

7. Has Jo reconciled herself to being a mother?
(a) Yes, and Helen is ready to be a grandmother.
(b) No, she is giving the baby up for adoption.
(c) No, she still hates the idea.
(d) Yes, she is very excited.

8. Before he leaves, what is the one thing Geof asks of Helen?
(a) He asks her not to frighten Jo.
(b) He asks her to kill Peter.
(c) He asks her never to speak to him again.
(d) He asks her to marry him.

9. What does Geof find under the sofa?
(a) He finds a book.
(b) He finds Jo's bulbs.
(c) He finds ten pounds.
(d) He finds a letter from Helen.

10. Who does Helen ask for advice right before she leaves?
(a) Geof.
(b) The audience.
(c) Jimmie.
(d) Jo.

11. What are Jo and Geof carrying when they enter the apartment?
(a) They are carrying guns.
(b) They are carrying suitcases.
(c) They are carrying guitars.
(d) They are carrying balloons.

12. To what does Helen compare Jo's physical condition?
(a) A starving princess.
(b) A pale horse.
(c) A sickly child.
(d) A ghost warmed up.

13. Where did Helen used to go as a child?
(a) Strawberry Hill.
(b) Stonehenge.
(c) Blarney.
(d) Shining Clough.

14. What does Geof get Jo to practice for the baby?
(a) A diaper and wipes.
(b) A bottle and pacifier.
(c) A blanket.
(d) A life-sized baby doll.

15. How does Jo feel about the creation of life?
(a) She thinks people do not ask for life, but have it thrust upon them.
(b) She thinks like is wonderful and wants to have more babies.
(c) She thinks making a baby is a spiritual experience.
(d) She thinks life is terrible and everyone should wish for death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Geof stayed with Jo?

2. Why has Helen been losing sleep?

3. What happens to the money Helen tries to give Jo?

4. What media does Geof discover that Jo has used for her drawing?

5. What are Jo and Geof doing in the stage directions at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2?

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