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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does Pete believe in God?
(a) Never in his life.
(b) Yes.
(c) Not since he was orphaned.
(d) Not since his wife died.

2. What offer does Tom make to Will?
(a) Tom offers Will an all expense paid trip to Europe to speed his recovery.
(b) Tom offers Will $25,000.
(c) Tom offers Will $250,000.
(d) Tom offers Will a new job at the company with less responsibility.

3. From what company is Pete retired?
(a) Davenport and Kidder, attorneys at law.
(b) Sunshine Produce.
(c) Southern Pacific Railway.
(d) Houston Bank and Trust.

4. The young man from Atlanta tells Lily Dale that he is so distraught over Bill's death that he can't do what?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Eat.
(c) Walk.
(d) Work.

5. How does Will say his wife's brother lost his second son?
(a) In an air raid over Germany.
(b) To alcoholism.
(c) He joined a cult.
(d) In a boating accident.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Susette have?

2. What's the name of Carson's oldest sister?

3. Who does Lily Dale say started the Disappointment Clubs in Houston?

4. What does Clara tell Lily Dale at the top of this scene?

5. What does Will say about Bill's job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lily Dale learn about Bill's religiousness from the young man from Atlanta?

2. What is the difference between Will and his brother?

3. In what way does Will discover that he has been foolish?

4. How does Will claim to have gotten Ted's dad to vote Republican for the first time?

5. What does Will prophesy for Ted, Jr.?

6. Why is it particularly painful for Will that Tom is replacing him?

7. Who does Will say he is at heart?

8. Why is Will short of breath at the beginning of the play?

9. What does Lily Dale say Bill would do the minute he got home for Christmas?

10. How does Will's being fired put Lily Dale in an awkward position?

(see the answer keys)

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