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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why does Penny initiate a word game?
(a) To ease the tension.
(b) She loves word games.
(c) The Kirbys look bored.
(d) She is bored.

3. What is not appropriate about what Ed and Donald do?
(a) Nothing they buy is appropriate for the occasion.
(b) They have houseguests and should not hide in the basement.
(c) The Kirbys are embarrassed by the embrace.
(d) Adult men should not cry.

4. What is Penny doing as the scene opens?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Talking to an actress.
(c) Painting a self-portrait.
(d) Working on a script.

5. What can the pursuit of money be?
(a) Very exciting.
(b) Only for the strong-willed.
(c) An especially empty life.
(d) Very rewarding.

6. What has Paul Sycamore brought upstairs?
(a) A present for his wife.
(b) His latest erector set creation of the Queen Mary.
(c) His new fireworks.
(d) His washed clothing.

7. What suddenly happens?
(a) The Kirbys make a run for it.
(b) Mr. Henderson arrives to arrest Grandpa.
(c) The agency men call in reinforcements.
(d) The apartment explodes.

8. What is Olga anxious to do?
(a) Eat.
(b) Practice her English.
(c) Sing.
(d) Dance.

9. For what does Tony plea?
(a) To go home.
(b) To end the engagement.
(c) To speak to his fiancee.
(d) To be released from jail.

10. What adds to the confusion in the house?
(a) Grandpa decides to move out.
(b) Mr. Henderson arrives to collect the tax money from Grandpa.
(c) The house explodes again.
(d) Mr. Kolenkhov arrives with his friend Grand Duchess Olga.

11. How does the second act open?
(a) Upstairs.
(b) In the Kirby's home.
(c) In the same living room.
(d) In the basement.

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

13. What does Grandpa do to help Mr. Kirby?
(a) He reminds the man of how he was at Tony's age.
(b) He tells him that Tony will find a job somewhere.
(c) He gives Mr. Kirby a sedative.
(d) He gives Mr. Kirby a hug.

14. What is Mr. DePinna required to do?
(a) Carry Penny's paint supplies for her.
(b) Find an artist's costume for himself.
(c) Put the film in the camera for Essie.
(d) Don a Roman toga.

15. Who else agrees to stay?
(a) Penny and Essie.
(b) Paul and Mr. DePinna.
(c) Grandpa and Mr. Henderson.
(d) Mr. Kirby and Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Olga offer to do?

2. How does Mr. Kirby feel about Grandpa's philosophizing?

3. Why does Tony make this decision?

4. To what can this squelching lead?

5. What is true?

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