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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. How does Warren respond to Dennis's suggestion that they return some of the money to his father?
(a) He tells him he intends to keep it.
(b) He tells him that it's a great idea.
(c) He tells him he wants to give it away.
(d) He tells him he doesn't want to go.

2. What is the mood between Warren and Dennis as they throw the ball?
(a) Pensive.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Sad.
(d) Tense.

3. When Warren firsts opens his suitcase, how does Dennis respond?
(a) With mild curiosity.
(b) With great interest.
(c) With disdain.
(d) With disinterest.

4. Approximately how much time passes during the course of the play?
(a) Twenty-four minutes.
(b) Twenty-four weeks.
(c) Twenty-four hours.
(d) Twenty-four days.

5. What is Warren convinced about regarding the girl that he likes?
(a) That she doesn't like him.
(b) That she likes Dennis.
(c) That she has a boyfriend.
(d) That she likes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Warren want to invite over to Dennis's apartment?

2. When Dennis begins looking through Warren's memorabilia, what is he surprised to discover?

3. What is the weather like as the play opens?

4. What kind of gluel does Warren suggest they use on the damaged object?

5. What kind of equipment is in Dennis's apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. As they converse about Warren's father and the stolen money, what is Dennis'a attitude toward Warren?

2. In the first act of "This Is Our Youth," how do Dennis Ziegler and Warren Straub defy stereotype in terms of their lifestyle and background?

3. Describe Dennis's apartment and how the setting is relevant to his character.

4. What is Dennis's response to Warren's interest in Jessica, and why is it significant?

5. Why does Dennis consider himself independent, and why is it significant?

6. How does Dennis respond to Warren's asking about Dennis's girlfriend, Valerie, and what does it reveal?

7. What happens to Valerie's clay sculpture, and how is it significant?

8. What does Warren's father do for a living, and how is it significant?

9. How does Dennis respond to Warren's request to stay at his apartment?

10. What brings about the brawl between Dennis and Warren?

(see the answer keys)

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