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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about the apartment?
(a) It is quiet.
(b) The windows are boarded up.
(c) There are unusual noises throughout the apartment.
(d) Everyone is in the same room.

2. Why might Tony feel the way he does about the Sycamore family?
(a) They are more accepting than his own family.
(b) They are not as kind as his family.
(c) They do not seem to like him.
(d) They are strange and unusual.

3. How might Tony's family compare to Alice's?
(a) They might be more kind than Alice's family.
(b) They might be quirkier than Alice's family.
(c) They might be the complete opposite of Alice's family.
(d) They might be very similar to Alice's family.

4. Why does Alice feel she has to refuse this?
(a) Her family will miss her.
(b) She wants a normal life.
(c) She wants to be a wife and mother, not a career woman.
(d) She and Tony will not last, if her family is not accepted by him and his family.

5. What scenario mirrors the challenges of the American family endured during the dire economic times of the Depression?
(a) The lack of the acceptance of Alice's family by Tony.
(b) Alice's desire to be a career woman.
(c) Alice's love for the family in spite of difficulties and differences.
(d) Alice and Tony being unsure if they have enough in common.

6. From where do Paul Sycamore and Mr. DePinna emerge?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The garage.
(c) The second floor.
(d) The basement.

7. What does Grandpa ask God to allow?
(a) The basement to be easily repaired.
(b) The family to continue living in the manner it has become used to.
(c) That Mr. Henderson leaves them alone.
(d) Paul and Mr. DePinna to stop making fireworks.

8. Why does Donald arrive with flies?
(a) To annoy the family.
(b) To show Ed, who is fascinated by them.
(c) To put into the pie.
(d) To feed the snakes in the solarium.

9. What is not a good enough reason for Grandpa to part with his money?
(a) The need for an income.
(b) To operation of the police force.
(c) The operation of the federal government
(d) The right to a fair and speedy trial.

10. Why does Alice assume Tony will not be able to accept her family?
(a) She has a difficult time believing they can be accepted.
(b) Tony is very critical.
(c) No one else accepts her family.
(d) Tony has already complained about her family's odd behavior.

11. What scares Mr. Henderson out of the apartment without another word?
(a) The explosion.
(b) The shaking of the floor from the earthquake.
(c) The flood that is now coming into the living room.
(d) Grandpa yelling at him.

12. From where does the patriarch of this zany family come home?
(a) Selling candy.
(b) Work at a bank.
(c) Attending a commencement ceremony.
(d) The basement making fireworks.

13. Who is the most aimless of the household and periodically plays notes on the xylophone so that Essie can dance?
(a) Essie Carmichael.
(b) Grandpa.
(c) Ed Carmichael.
(d) Alice Sycamore.

14. How might Tony feel about being interrupted by Alice's family members?
(a) Content and not bothered.
(b) Irritated.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Embarrassed.

15. How are the characters introduced?
(a) A voice-over describes each character.
(b) As they come in and out of this room.
(c) Alice introduces them.
(d) By Grandpa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Paul show Alice his new fireworks?

2. How does Alice feel about Tony?

3. What does Tony ask Alice to do?

4. What does Tony mention about his family?

5. Why does Alice love Tony?

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