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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What explanation does Brigid give for the loud thumps from upstairs? (from Part 1, p. 9 – 33)

She says they are being caused by renovations in the apartment upstairs.

She says theyare being caused by the upstairs neighbor, who is Chinese.

She says they are being caused by the downstairs neighbor, who is Chinese.

She says they' are being caused by construction on the building next door.

2.

While the family is settling down to dinner, they joke about a family tradition. The joking can be seen as being related to which gift of Deirdre's, presented earlier in the play? (from Part 4, p. 75 – 98)

The lantern.

The turkey.

The Virgin Mary.

The peppermint pig.

3.

For which national newspaper does the author of the play's introduction work? (from Introduction )

The Los Angeles Times.

The Washington Post.

The Wall Street Journal.

The New York Times.

4.

Which of Erik's previously referred-to experiences is ironically counterpointed by the appearance, at the end of the play, of a tunnel of light? (from Part 7, p. 133 – 149)

His encountering a tunnel of darkness while trying to escape 9/11.

His encountering a ray of light while emerging from the tunnel of darkness in his bad dream.

His encountering a tunnel of darkness in his bad dreams.

His encountering a metaphorical ray of light in the similarly metaphorical tunnel of emotional darkness associated with his relationship with Deirdre.

5.

What is the woman in Erik's dream trying to get him to do? (from Part 5, p. 98 - 117)

Leave Aimee behind.

Go into a dark building.

Go into a tunnel.

Turn out the lights.

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