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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Alice agree to do?
(a) Run away with Tony.
(b) Leave her family.
(c) Marry Tony.
(d) Forget about Tony.

3. What genre of play is "You Can't Take It With You?"
(a) Romantic comedy.
(b) Science fiction.
(c) Historical fiction.
(d) Non-fiction.

4. Who does Alice think the visitor might be?
(a) Tony.
(b) Paul.
(c) Grandpa.
(d) A neighbor.

5. What does Tony mention about his family?
(a) They are better than Alice's family.
(b) They are perfect.
(c) They are also very odd.
(d) Everyone has difficulty with family dynamics.

6. What is Ironic about Alice's refusal?
(a) She initially refuses Tony's proposal on the grounds that her own family will not be accepted in Tony's world.
(b) Tony will be the love of her life, if she would only go on a date with him.
(c) She will meet her future husband at work.
(d) Her family is so understanding and loving.

7. What is Penny Sycamore doing?
(a) Typing away at one of the many plays she is writing.
(b) Watching her daughter's ballet lesson.
(c) Running the cash register.
(d) Painting.

8. Why must the two part for the evening?
(a) They have broken up.
(b) Alice's family does not like Tony.
(c) It is late.
(d) They are in an argument.

9. What takes place at Columbia University?
(a) An art gallery opening that Penny attends.
(b) A ballet class that Essie attends.
(c) A commencement ceremony that Grandpa Vanderhof attends.
(d) A ballet performance that Alice and Tony attend.

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

11. Why are the family members interrupting Alice and Tony?
(a) They love them and want the couple to feel a part of the family.
(b) They do not want Tony to date Alice.
(c) They like to be bothersome.
(d) They want to be the center of attention.

12. Where does Alice go?
(a) To her room.
(b) To Tony's car.
(c) Into the basement.
(d) Into the living room.

13. What might be some of the unusual noises heard throughout the apartment?
(a) Creaking of the old house.
(b) A party in the basement.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) The construction of fireworks.

14. Whose son is Tony?
(a) A famous actor.
(b) A professor.
(c) The firm's owner.
(d) The headmaster of a prep school.

15. From where does Penny's daughter arrive?
(a) Selling candy.
(b) Work.
(c) Creating fireworks.
(d) An art gallery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alice ask her family to do?

2. What is Mr. Henderson's job?

3. What is this person's name?

4. Who is the patriarch of this zany family?

5. Why does Donald arrive with flies?

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