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

2. What happens at towards the end of the play that causes the actors to have to ad-lib the the ending?
(a) The actor playing the King is called away on urgent business.
(b) Diabetes gets locked in the bathroom.
(c) Doris decides to put on a one woman show.
(d) The machine accidentally kills the actor playing Zeus.

3. What does the author of Slang Origins use to discover the origin of certain slang expression?
(a) Research of historical almanacs.
(b) A credible authority.
(c) His own common sense and friends' opinions.
(d) Merriam-Webster's Dictionary.

4. What nationality are the characters in the "God (A Play)"?
(a) Roman.
(b) Greek.
(c) German.
(d) Italian.

5. From what time period did the phrase "spiffy" presumably originate?
(a) Stone Age.
(b) Medieval.
(c) Colonial.
(d) Victorian.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading the ransom note and speaking to Kermit, what conclusion does Inspector Ford come to?

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

3. What fear does the critic note O'Shawn have after learning about the Trojan horse?

4. According to the critic, what water recreation was O'Shawn fond of?

5. What news does Weinstein break to his ex-wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What poem is being critiqued and what does the author say about the poet's works?

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

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

4. What is the solution of the "The Stolen Gem" case?

5. What idea does Trichinosis bring to the play?

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

7. What are some theories regarding Anne Hathaway that are presented in "But Soft...Real Soft"?

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

9. What subject matter is covered in "Fabulous Tales and Mythical Beasts"?

10. What are two types of creatures touched on in this section and how are they described?

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