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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. In Act Two, Scene Three, how many things does Roy have that he wants Coral to consider?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. How does Vic think the trip will be for Tom?
(a) He will have a great time.
(b) He will get bored.
(c) He will meet someone.
(d) He will get tired of being with his parents.

3. How many presents does Tom say that he has gotten his mother in Act Two, Scene One?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. In Act One, Scene Two, when are Jim and Gwen leaving?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Next week.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) In the morning.

5. What does Tom say in jest he has gotten his parents for Christmas?
(a) Wine.
(b) A trip to St. Tropez.
(c) Mink, diamonds, a Rolls.
(d) A trip to the Gold Coast.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Roy and Coral's son die?

2. What does Meg say that she wants to be when she grows up?

3. How are Roy and Coral traveling for their holiday?

4. What does Tom say will do for his mother to give him for Christmas in Act Two, Scene Four?

5. What does Gwen wish the students had done instead of Shakespeare?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gwen say about Tom and his family?

2. What does Tom say when he hears Gwen disparaging his family?

3. What complaints does Gwen have about the play?

4. Why does Vic come to check on a noise she hears in Act Two, Scene Four, and what does she find?

5. In Act Two, Scene Four, what does Vic ask Tom to do about the trip?

6. What conversation do Meg and Tom have before they leave?

7. How does Harry say that he and his family will spend their holiday?

8. What does Gwen complain about in Act Two, Scene Two?

9. What complaint does Roy have about Coral's behavior at school functions, and how does she respond?

10. Who does Roy thank in Act One, Scene One?

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