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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. Why can't Toulouse-Lautrec be a good dentist?
(a) He is left handed.
(b) Because of his size.
(c) He is blind.
(d) Because he has narcolepsy.

2. Who does Emperor Ho Sin see when he looks in the mirror.
(a) A plumber.
(b) Himself.
(c) His twin brother.
(d) The magician in the mirror.

3. Who is Vincent Van Gogh writing to?
(a) Randy.
(b) His mother.
(c) God.
(d) Theo.

4. What fear does the critic note O'Shawn have after learning about the Trojan horse?
(a) Fear of receiving contaminated gifts.
(b) The fear of people hailing from Troy.
(c) The fear of wooden toys.
(d) Fear of large horses.

5. How old is Weinstein?
(a) 62 years old.
(b) 47 years old.
(c) 51 years old.
(d) 59 years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did O'Shawn live?

2. Which of the following authors are not mentioned in the essay "But soft...Real Soft"?

3. Who is Clifford Wheel's murderer?

4. Who comes into the play claiming to be the author of the audience?

5. From what time period did the phrase "spiffy" presumably originate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Diabetes get Woody Allen involved and what is Allen's response?

2. What roll does Kermit Kroll play in "The Bizarre Kidnapping"?

3. How is Mr. Walker initially thought to have died and what truth about his death does the Inspector find?

4. What are some of the strange interpretations the critic pulls from O'Shawn's work?

5. What is Weinstein's relationship and interaction with Harriet like?

6. What role does Al Capone play in Flo's life?

7. What are Diabetes and Hepatitis discussing and arguing about at the beginning of "God (A Play)"?

8. What is Three Deuces and who are some people that frequent it?

9. Who is Claire Memling and what is Vincent Van Gogh's relationship with her?

10. What importance does the critic put on the names mentioned in O'Shawn's poem and what does the critic try to do each time he sees a name?

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