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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What interrupts Meg and Stanley's argument in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) A knock on the door.
(b) A scream.
(c) A fire.
(d) A visitor.

2. In what way does McCann tear the newspaper?
(a) He doesn't tear the newspaper.
(b) Into small pieces.
(c) Mathematically even strips.
(d) Into shreds.

3. What does Stanley say when Meg offers him a present in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) He loves it.
(b) He doesn't like it.
(c) That it isn't his birthday.
(d) Thank you.

4. What does Meg say she assumes Stanley is doing during her conversation with Petey in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Eating.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Taking a shower.

5. What does McCann repeatedly and nervously ask Goldberg regarding the boardinghouse at the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) If this was the right place.
(b) If they had to go in.
(c) If they had the right person.
(d) If they were in the right city.

6. What is the relationship between Meg and Petey in the play?
(a) Husband and wife.
(b) Friends.
(c) Roommates.
(d) Brother and sister.

7. What does McCann ask Goldberg in regards to their job near the beginning of Act 1, Part 2?
(a) If it will take longer than usual.
(b) If it will be messy.
(c) If its like anything they've done before.
(d) If it will be quick.

8. Why does Stanley suddenly grab McCann's arm in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) To hurt him.
(b) To joke with him.
(c) To tickle him.
(d) To get him to listen to him.

9. What kind of cereal does Petey eat a the beginning of the play?
(a) Cheerios.
(b) Oat bran.
(c) Bran flakes.
(d) Corn flakes.

10. What does Meg do up the stairs before going to get Stanley in Act 1, Part 1?
(a) Whispers.
(b) Sings.
(c) Shouts.
(d) Whistles.

11. What subject do Stanley and McCann discuss in Act 2, Part 1?
(a) Their family.
(b) Their children.
(c) Their jobs.
(d) The weather.

12. What does Goldberg tell McCann is quite different in regards to their job in Act 1, Part 2?
(a) The main issue.
(b) The scheme.
(c) The plan.
(d) Their role.

13. What does McCann do when Stanley grabs his arm?
(a) Grabs his back.
(b) Cries.
(c) Slaps it away.
(d) Laughs.

14. What does Stanley tell Meg he is considering accepting a contract for?
(a) For a new job.
(b) For an adoption.
(c) To kill someone.
(d) Go on a world tour.

15. What does Goldberg offer to bring to the party?
(a) Food.
(b) A dress.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) A gift.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the piece from the paper Petey reads aloud in Act 1, Part 1 regarding?

2. Complete this sentence by Goldberg: "I mean naturally they ________ me to take care of it."

3. Who comes in the room during McCann and Stanley conversation in Act 2, Part 1?

4. What nickname does Goldberg say him mother called him?

5. What does Stanley try and figure out while talking to McCann in Act 2, Part 1?

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