A Thousand Clowns Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Herb Gardner
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Thousand Clowns Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Herb Gardner
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 120 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. When did Murray realize that it was time to quit his job with the children's show?
(a) When he didn't show up to work one day and liked it.
(b) When he suggested that Chuckles get a girlfriend.
(c) When he didn't get a raise.
(d) When he started talking to adults using the language of Chuckles the Chipmunk.

2. What does Bubbles do when she is turned on?
(a) She sings.
(b) Her hips wiggle and her breasts light up.
(c) Her eyes blink.
(d) She plays music.

3. Who warns Murray that "those people don't kid around"?
(a) Sandra.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Nick.
(d) Albert.

4. What type of animal does Nick's mother have with her?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cat.
(c) A parakeet.
(d) A mouse.

5. When Nick's mother shows up at the door, what color of animal does she have with her?
(a) Blue.
(b) Gray.
(c) Black.
(d) Yellow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick say he remembers about his mother?

2. Who is Murray's brother?

3. What does Nick leave to do after he lets Albert and Sandra in?

4. How long has Nick been "visiting"?

5. Who does Murray call "courageous, free one"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Nick have a name and how did Murray decide to call the child Nick?

2. Why does Sandra consider herself not to be a leader?

3. When Sandra tells Murray she isn't sure if he is independent or selfish, how does Murray reply?

4. How does Sandra's demeanor change after the doorbell rings at Murray's apartment and she hears that Albert is at the door?

5. Describe Nick.

6. After Sandra leaves and Murray rushes to the door to open it and Sandra is still on the other side, what changes with their interaction after the door opens?

7. Why does Sandra feel the need to apologize to Murray after her argument with Albert?

8. What is the "situation" at school that Nick needs to discuss with Murray?

9. Describe Murray's morning routine.

10. As the curtain goes up at the beginning of Act 3, Part 1, what is Murray doing?

(see the answer keys)

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