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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. Why could Larry not have been killed by a faulty part from Joe Keller's factory?
(a) He never flew in a P-40
(b) He didn't fight in the Pacific
(c) He died before the shipment of bad parts went out
(d) He was not a pilot

2. What does Kate Keller bring out in a pitcher at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Water
(b) Grape juice
(c) Sangria
(d) Ice tea

3. What did Ann nearly do two years ago?
(a) Kill herself
(b) Call Chris
(c) Search for Larry in Australia
(d) Get married

4. What does Kate say she will do if Larry is dead?
(a) Divorce Joe
(b) Kill herself
(c) Leave the state
(d) Never leave the house

5. With whom does Jim say he wants to play golf?
(a) Chris
(b) Kate
(c) Ann
(d) Joe

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sue think she should have been born a man?

2. Who asked Ann Deever to visit?

3. What is the only part of the paper that Joe Keller reads?

4. What item is Ann sad to see is missing from her old backyard?

5. What emotion does Joe fear Chris feels regarding his money?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ann tell George about her leaving the Kellers?

2. What request does Sue Bayliss make of Ann and why?

3. Describe the dream that Kate had the night before the play begins.

4. What order does Kate Keller give her son and husband?

5. What statement destroys the good will building between George and Joe?

6. Why does Joe only read the want ads in the paper?

7. What does Bert report to Joe Keller in Act 1?

8. Explain the significance of the title of the play as a thematic element?

9. What is Joe and Kate Keller's concern about George Deever coming to their house?

10. What is Kate's concern about Ann?

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