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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 is Beth surprised to see Curt at his apartment in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) Because Beth thinks Curt will be with Sandy.
(b) Because Curt's car is not outside and the lights are off.
(c) Because Beth had yelled at Curt when he left to follow Sandy.
(d) Because Doug had told Beth that Curt moved to the state park.

2. What will happen to the people involved with the crimes at the massage parlor?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A fine.
(c) A 10-year sentence.
(d) A warning.

3. What is Doug looking for in his office in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) A gun.
(b) A flashlight.
(c) Handcuffs.
(d) The warrant.

4. How does Curt explain himself and the statement he makes about Sandy in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) Curt is desperate to get Sandy out of the prostitution ring.
(b) Curt means that he shouldn't have expected her to change her career.
(c) Curt means that he lovesd Sandy and is jealous of Doug.
(d) Curt means exactly what he says and hates Sandy for going on a date with Doug.

5. What does Curt tell Sandy about his feelings over losing Beth?
(a) Curt hopes that he and Beth will be together again someday.
(b) Curt doesn't care that Beth is gone because now there is no one to care if he and Sandy are together.
(c) Curt is devastated and feels guilty that Beth left because of Sandy.
(d) Curt is glad that Beth is gone and hopes to get his engagement ring back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Curt say in Act 1, Scene 8, that Sandy interprets as the meanest thing anyone has ever said to her?

2. What does Sandy tell Curt about what had been broken at the party at her apartment?

3. Why does Beth think Curt wants to be poor?

4. What does Curt think the title "Blue Serge" means?

5. What can we assume has just happened based on the description in Act 2, Scene 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Curt react to Beth's suggestion that he move past his childhood in Act 2, Scene 3?

2. Is there evidence in Act 2,Scene 1, to justify Beth being upset that Sandy is wearing Curt's clothes and has obviously been sleeping at the apartment?

3. Where does Sandy go to for help before returning to her apartment to find the padlocked door in Act 2, Scene 2? What happens when she gets there?

4. How does Heather react to what has happened with Sandy's apartment?

5. In Act 2, Scene 5, what is Curt trying to do by showing up to warn Sandy and give her money?

6. What about Sandy's personality makes her horrified at Curt stealing the money? Use examples from the play to support your answer.

7. How have Doug and Curt switched roles? Support your answer with evidence from the play.

8. Does Curt have any real reason to feel like Beth keeps him around so she can feel good about herself? Use evidence from the play to support your answer.

9. In Act 2, Scene 4, Doug is very upset about the possibility of people being arrested during the raid at he massage parlor. What are the reasons for his feelings?

10. In Act 2, Scene 6, when does Curt realize he has made a terrible mistake?

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