Present Laughter Quiz

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Take our free Present Laughter quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is Liz's relationship to Garry? (from Act One (Pages 16 – 48))

Secretary.

Sister.

Ex-wife.

Agent.

2.

What criticism does Joanna make of Garry? (from Act Two (Pages 49 – 69))

She complains Garry has always made it obvious that he doesn’t like her.

She claims Garry is too old-fashioned and refuses to modernize his views.

She accuses Garry of being selfish and only caring about himself.

She criticizes Garry for always being too busy with his career to spend time with her.

3.

Which continent is Garry about to tour? (from Act One (Pages 1 – 15))

Europe.

Africa.

South America.

Asia.

4.

Why does Roland think Garry doesn't like his play? (from Act One (Pages 16 – 48))

Roland suspects Garry is offended by the play’s controversial themes.

Garry only appears in trashy plays and he wouldn’t be interested in something deeper.

Roland believes Garry is jealous of his talent.

Garry hasn't actually read the play.

5.

What reason does Joanna give for needing to stay at Garry's place? (from Act Two (Pages 49 – 69))

She says her own apartment is being fumigated.

She pretends her car has broken down.

She claims she has lost her latchkey.

She claims she’s being followed and needs a safe place to stay.

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