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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. What is George Sikowski doing in the kitchen?
(a) Mixing drinks.
(b) Frying burgers.
(c) Loading the dishwasher.
(d) Washing glasses.

2. Which of the following is not an issue in George's bid for re-election?
(a) High unemployment.
(b) Closure of the ammunition plant.
(c) Community parks and recreation department.
(d) Property tax increase.

3. What disease does the coach warn the men about because of their age?
(a) Arthritis.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Cancer.

4. At whose home does Act 1 take place?
(a) The minister.
(b) The coach.
(c) The lawyer.
(d) The mayor.

5. Phil's name is the caption underneath a picture of what animal in the school newspaper?
(a) Skunk.
(b) Ferret.
(c) Pig.
(d) Rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Scranton's primary industry?

2. What do the four men joke about together?

3. What does the coach suggest that James needed more of in his diet?

4. Why does James say he hasn't been sleeping well lately?

5. What does the coach say will help ease his pain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What metaphor does Coach use for the men of the winning championship team?

2. How does Coach rally the men when he senses that their bickering and differences could escalate out of control?

3. How does James' interest in running for mayor come up in conversation?

4. What does Coach reveal about his past that sheds light on his anti-Semitic views?

5. What is Phil's opinion of George's chances of winning the election?

6. How does Coach respond inappropriately when Tom falls down the steps?

7. What does George do when he learns about Phil's affair with his wife?

8. Describe the setting for Act 1.

9. How does the author use foreshadowing regarding George and a gun?

10. How does the author show that Coach is bitter about what has happened in his life since the championship season?

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