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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mr. Kirby react when Tony tells him he plans to leave the family firm?
(a) He is thrilled.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is sad.

2. What happens to Mrs. Kirby?
(a) She hugs Penny.
(b) She runs out of the house.
(c) She reaches her tolerance level.
(d) She begins to scream.

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

4. To what does the family agree?
(a) Go out to dinner, so Alice and Tony may have a quiet dinner with his parents, alone.
(b) Behave in the company of Tony's parents.
(c) To act naturally.
(d) To put on a performance for Tony's parents.

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

6. How is Paul's fireworks operation uncovered?
(a) The house explodes.
(b) The Kirbys go into the basement by mistake.
(c) The men search the house for Communist propaganda.
(d) He shows his fireworks to the men.

7. Who is the Grand Duchess Olga?
(a) Mr. Kolenkhov's fiancee.
(b) A new ballet instructor for Essie.
(c) A Russian aristocrat.
(d) Mr. Kolnkhov's sister from Russia.

8. Who is Gay Wellington?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Tony's aunt.
(c) A family member.
(d) An actress.

9. How does Mr. Kirby feel about Grandpa's philosophizing?
(a) He is upset.
(b) He is touched.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He is annoyed.

10. What is believed about Ed's candy sales?
(a) The candy contains illegal drugs.
(b) He is making too much money.
(c) He is spreading Communist propaganda with the candy deliveries.
(d) He does not have license to sell candy.

11. What does the family have for the guest(s)?
(a) A beautifully cooked meal.
(b) Nothing available to serve the Kirbys on such short notice.
(c) New menus with many entrees from which to choose.
(d) A trivia game.

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

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

14. What is Alice's reaction to this mistake?
(a) Mortification.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Anger.

15. What has Grand Duchess Olga done for the family?
(a) Prepared blintzes.
(b) Performed a ballet solo.
(c) Sung a song in Russian.
(d) Painted a family portrait.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Penny initiate a word game?

2. Who will stay at least through dinner?

3. What is immediately clear upon the arrival of the unexpected guest(s)?

4. Why does Tony want to leave the firm?

5. According to Grandpa, what should not be squelched?

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