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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Kidd, what is demeaning for Howard?
(a) To work for a woman
(b) To work in an office job
(c) To work for a white person
(d) To work at an employment agency

2. What do all men want Marlene to do?
(a) Stop dressing in expensive clothing.
(b) Stop being a businesswoman.
(c) Stop going to church.
(d) Stop visiting her embarrassing family.

3. Marlene suggests that if Howard is unhappy, he should:
(a) See a psychiatrist.
(b) Go work somewhere else.
(c) Talk to Marlene himself.
(d) Work harder and get promoted.

4. What has happened to Howard?
(a) He has committed suicide.
(b) He has quit his job.
(c) He has left his wife.
(d) He had a heart attack.

5. Why is Howard not coming in to work during the course of the play?
(a) He is interviewing for a different job.
(b) He got into a car wreck.
(c) He is too hung over.
(d) He is upset about Marlene's promotion.

6. What sort of gift-giver is Marlene?
(a) She gives rather cheap gifts.
(b) She gives gifts that are too expensive.
(c) She gives gifts and then usually wants them back.
(d) She does not remember birthdays or Christmas.

7. According to Marlene, what sort of people does she respect?
(a) People who make a lot of money despite their lack of education.
(b) People who never have to visit their poor relatives.
(c) People who become a success without regard for lovers or children.
(d) People with the courage and strength to succeed.

8. How old is Louise?
(a) Thirty-nine.
(b) Mid-thirties.
(c) Mid-twenties.
(d) Mid-forties.

9. What does Angie convince Marlene of?
(a) That Joyce is having a baby.
(b) That Joyce has a new boyfriend.
(c) That Joyce will be joining them shortly.
(d) That Joyce knows Angie is there.

10. According to Mrs. Kidd, why should Howard have Marlene's job?
(a) He has been with the company longer.
(b) He originally hired Marlene.
(c) He has more education.
(d) He has three children to support.

11. What did Marlene do before coming to Joyce's house?
(a) Had lunch with an old friend.
(b) Went to the park.
(c) Visited their mother.
(d) Went to the mall.

12. What does Marlene asks Angie about?
(a) Her boyfriend.
(b) Kit.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Her neighbors.

13. When Winn came to work for Top Girls:
(a) She quit her other job with no notice.
(b) She had to take a pay cut.
(c) She was offered more money.
(d) She received more vacation time.

14. What sort of "society" does Angie have with Kit?
(a) Underage.
(b) High.
(c) Secret.
(d) Criminal.

15. What is Marlene, according to Mrs. Kidd?
(a) Not attractive.
(b) Not intelligent.
(c) Not natural.
(d) Not sophisticated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joyce do when Marlene offers her money?

2. What does Angie need to be reminded to do?

3. What does Marlene bring to drink to Joyce's house?

4. How much time does Mrs. Kidd say she needs with Marlene?

5. What gift does Marlene bring Angie?

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