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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. Where is Lucius planning to go in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) A bar.
(b) A casino.
(c) The movies.
(d) The races.

2. Lucius describes being known for wearing the same of what every day in scene "B" of "Betting on the Dust Commander"?
(a) Bermuda shorts.
(b) Cowboy hat.
(c) Leather jacket.
(d) White boots.

3. What is Molly's name in scene "F" of "Snails"?
(a) Chona.
(b) Vero.
(c) Valerie.
(d) Mona.

4. Who writes a letter to Mr. Sergeant Smith in scene "D" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Buffy.
(c) Duffy.
(d) Muffy.

5. Who does Aretha urge to smile in scene "A" of "Open House"?
(a) Blanca.
(b) Blanca and Anglor.
(c) Charles and Blanca.
(d) Charles and Anglor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the speaker at the podium referred to as in scene "B" of "Snails"?

2. How many children do the Smiths have in "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

3. What word does Molly repeat on different occasions in scene "A" of "Snails"?

4. The speakers in "Third Kingdom" recall being thrown off what?

5. What is Mr. Sergeant Smith doing in scene "A" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are different styles of language juxtaposed in scene "B" of "Open House"?

2. What image does Mr. Sergeant Smith project in scene "A" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

3. What does Parks relate about the contemporary theatre in "Elements of Style"?

4. What apparatus does the Naturalist describe in scene "B" of "Snails"?

5. What metaphor is central in the play "Open House"?

6. Who does the Naturalist describe as needing help in scene "D" of "Snails"?

7. What does Mr. Sergeant Smith write to his daughter in scene "C" of "Greeks (or the Slugs)"?

8. What imagery opens the play "Open House"? What characters are present?

9. What does the cockroach represent in "Snails"?

10. What stylistic techniques does Parks describe using in her works in "Elements of Style"?

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