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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. After Warren shows him the money, where does Dennis suggest they go?
(a) To California.
(b) To Florida.
(c) To Italy.
(d) To France.

2. According to Warren, where was his father when he took the money?
(a) Out to supper.
(b) In the other room.
(c) On a business trip.
(d) At work.

3. What does Dennis kick after he's taken care of the object that has shattered?
(a) Warren's leg.
(b) The football.
(c) One piece of the object.
(d) A can of beer.

4. What is the name of Dennis's girlfriend?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Valerie.
(d) Jessica.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of background do Dennis and Warren have?

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

3. What is Dennis doing as the play opens?

4. Warren tells Dennis that he thinks his father will try to __________ or __________ with the money.

5. Why does Dennis want Warren to give back the money in the first act?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Dennis and Warren discussing as they toss a football, and why is it significant?

2. What is Warren's history with women, according to Dennis?

3. What is the nature of Dennis and Warren's friendship?

4. Why does Dennis suggest Warren take the money to their friend Christian's house? What is Warren's response?

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

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

7. What is in the backpack Warren shows Dennis, and how is it significant?

8. What does Warren's conflict with his father reveal about their relationship?

9. What happened to Warren's sister, and how is it significant?

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

(see the answer keys)

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