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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Blanch DuBois escaped her play?
(a) She needs a play where God exists.
(b) She did not mean to escape her play.
(c) She really wanted to meet Hepatitis.
(d) She was ready for some new material.

2. What is the name of the girl Vincent is in love with?
(a) Claire.
(b) Arlene.
(c) Samantha.
(d) Diana.

3. What political/social ideal did Weinstein contemplate adopting?
(a) Industrialism.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Socialism.

4. Which of his doctor's does O'Shawn appear to mention in his poem?
(a) His podiatrist.
(b) His dentist.
(c) His orthodontist.
(d) His chiropractor.

5. Why does Diabetes insist that the play must have an ending?
(a) Because no one will come see an endless play.
(b) Because everything in nature must have an end.
(c) Because the ending is the best part.
(d) Because it is the law.

6. Which of the following make up O'Shawn's poem?
(a) Disconnected images.
(b) References to unknown events.
(c) All are correct.
(d) Mythological allusion

7. Where was Mr. Walker's corpse found?
(a) On the kitchen table.
(b) In his bed.
(c) Outside in the pool.
(d) In the television set.

8. What is the name of Weinstein's ex-wife?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Harriet.
(c) Anna.
(d) Lucy.

9. What does Hepatitis note as not having an end?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) A circle.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) The world.

10. What phrase supposedly came from a Renaissance courting ritual?
(a) Beat the band.
(b) Get into a beef.
(c) Take it on the lam.
(d) Fiddlesticks.

11. What hope did O'Shawn's mother have for him?
(a) That he would someday be an Olypmian.
(b) That he would be a vacuum-cleaner salesman.
(c) That he would be a lawyer.
(d) That he would make it big in Hollywood.

12. What is Weinstein contemplating as he lies on his bed?
(a) The car accident he just got into.
(b) His wasted life.
(c) His job.
(d) That his wallet was stolen.

13. What reason does the suicide note give for Mr. Walker taking his own life?
(a) He hated TV.
(b) He missed his dead mother and wanted to visit her.
(c) His hopes and dreams were gone.
(d) His wool suit was itchy.

14. In what context does the critic state O'Shawn's poems should be read?
(a) The context of unbridled fear.
(b) The context of O'Shawn's life.
(c) The context of social unrest.
(d) The context of history.

15. What is the name of the O'Shawn poem being reviewed?
(a) Beyond Ichor.
(b) Above here.
(c) The Lives of Those That Live.
(d) Poem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which nation does the phrase humble pie originate from?

2. What question regarding Shakespeare's works does "But Soft...Real Soft" attempt to address?

3. What subject is Doris Levine majoring in at school?

4. What type of gem is stolen in "The Stolen Gem"?

5. What was Mr. Freem wearing when he was killed?

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