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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. Who carries horn-rimmed glasses?
(a) Jerry
(b) Peter
(c) Neither
(d) Both

2. What does Jerry quickly interrupt Peter to tell him?
(a) About his background.
(b) About his move to New York City.
(c) About his wife.
(d) About his trip to the zoo.

3. By what is Peter stunned?
(a) Jerry's attitude.
(b) Jerry's enthusiasm.
(c) Jerry's misfortune.
(d) Jerry's anger.

4. With what does Jerry continue?
(a) His story.
(b) His complaints.
(c) His interest in the zoo.
(d) His compliments of Peter.

5. What is Peter's title at his job?
(a) Desk clerk
(b) Customer service rep
(c) Janitor
(d) Executive

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Peter, still?

2. In what state does the play take place?

3. Who did Jerry date when he was younger?

4. How does the landlady act towards Jerry?

5. Where was Jerry's mom's body found?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Peter feeling at this point in the story? Why?

2. How much money does Peter carry around with him?

3. What does Jerry provoke as he wonders why Peter wants the bench so much?

4. What does Jerry ask about Peter's daughters? What is Peter's response.

5. What is Peter doing when Jerry approaches him in the park?

6. What does Jerry do after pulling out a knife? How does Peter play right into Jerry's hands?

7. For how long does Jerry feed the dog? Why does he do this?

8. How much does Peter make at his job per year?

9. How does Peter feel about Jerry's musings?

10. Where does Peter work?

(see the answer keys)

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