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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is immediately clear upon the arrival of the unexpected guest(s)?
(a) He is not in a good mood.
(b) The distinction between the two families.
(c) Gay is drunk.
(d) Mr. Henderson has brought company.

2. How does Grandpa's help change Mr. Kirby?
(a) Grandpa makes him nervous.
(b) Grandpa excites him.
(c) Grandpa calms him down.
(d) Grandpa angers him.

3. What is contrasting about the guest(s) and the Sycamores?
(a) Tony is nervous, while the Sycamores are relaxed and amiable.
(b) Gay Wellington is stumbling around the room, while the Sycamores are quietly working on individual projects.
(c) Mr. Henderson is very angry, while the Sycamores are cheerful and pleasant.
(d) The formal dress of Mr. and Mrs. Kirby starkly contrasts with the Sycamores and their houseguests.

4. Why does Tony want to leave the firm?
(a) To pursue work that will make him happy.
(b) He wants to work for a firm that will pay him more.
(c) He is tired of working with his father.
(d) He does not like working in New York City.

5. What does Tony want his parents to realize?
(a) He had been the one to be passing out Communist propaganda.
(b) His love for Alice surpasses any quirks of the Sycamore family.
(c) He enjoys spending time with the Sycamores more than with them.
(d) He will no longer be visiting them.

6. What does Essie urge Ed to do?
(a) Stop complaining.
(b) Stay at home.
(c) Call the police.
(d) Stop selling candy.

7. Why does Tony make this decision?
(a) He is tired of the family difficulties.
(b) He enjoys the convivial atmosphere of the household.
(c) He cares more about his own family.
(d) He no longer wants to be near either family.

8. What happens as the Kirbys prepare to leave?
(a) Three men from the Justice Department arrive.
(b) Mrs. Kirby changes her mind and wants to stay.
(c) Mr. Kirby tells his wife they are no longer leaving.
(d) The house explodes.

9. What is Gay interested in?
(a) Writing plays.
(b) Singing.
(c) Drinking gin.
(d) Dancing.

10. What is true?
(a) It is safe to place faith in financial security.
(b) You cannot take your money with you when you die.
(c) Money is what matters.
(d) Others will dislike you if you quit high-paying jobs.

11. Why does this surprise turn of events occur?
(a) The fireworks in the basement were accidently ignited.
(b) Mrs. Kirby feels sorry for the Sycamore family.
(c) The men want to arrest Ed.
(d) Mr. Kirby believes his wife acted irrationally.

12. What is Mr. Kirby's reaction to this announcement?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Incredulous.
(c) Sadness.
(d) Anger.

13. Why is Gay Wellington at the home?
(a) She is visiting her nephew.
(b) She is visiting her family.
(c) She has come to the apartment to read for one of Penny's plays.
(d) She is borrowing a cup of sugar.

14. After Grandpa's philosophizing, what does Mr. Kirby decide to do?
(a) Join the family in the evening's dinner.
(b) Quit his job.
(c) Go home to his wife.
(d) Move to another state.

15. What has been finalized?
(a) The menu.
(b) Gay's performance.
(c) Essie's dance.
(d) The time of the meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alice feel about last night's events?

2. Why will Tony not leave?

3. What has the Grand Duchess not had since leaving Russia?

4. What adds to the confusion in the house?

5. What does the doorbell announce?

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