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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the doorbell rings, what does Fay tell Ian when she hands him another drink?
(a) That it is extra strong.
(b) That he might need it.
(c) To drink it quickly.
(d) To turn on some music.

2. What is Fay doing as she sits at the table at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Crying.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Shaking.
(d) Smiling.

3. What is the song about at the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) The dog, cat, and rat.
(b) The joys of youth.
(c) The dangers of smoking.
(d) The temptation of illicit love.

4. Who overhears part of the conversation between Jarvis and Guy when they are discussing Jarvis's land?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Fay.
(c) Ian.
(d) Dafydd.

5. What reasoning does Fay give for Ian giving up his role in the play?
(a) Because he was moving on to bigger and better things.
(b) Because he didn't like the part.
(c) Because he expected Guy to feel indebted to him.
(d) To give Guy the bigger part so Guy will work the land deal for him.

6. What happens when Bridget laughs at Linda while Linda is rehearsing with Crispin?
(a) Linda runs off stage, weeping.
(b) Linda grabs Bridget by the hair, and a fight ensues.
(c) Linda takes a swing at Bridget but misses.
(d) Crispin tells Bridget to shut up.

7. Why does Hannah say that it is good Dafydd hasn't found out about her and Guy?
(a) Because Dafydd has a vicious temper.
(b) Because Dafydd would divorce her.
(c) Because Dafydd would throw Guy out of the play.
(d) Because Dafydd would take the children and leave.

8. When Fay shows up while Hannah and Guy discuss their relationship, what is she carrying?
(a) Her purse.
(b) A piece of furniture.
(c) A faux mink.
(d) Several shopping bags.

9. Who performs the song in Act 1, Scene 7?
(a) Crispin as MacHeath.
(b) The women in the play.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Guy as Filch.

10. After Fay's comment about the acceptable forms of "play," what is Guy's response?
(a) He looks shocked and hurt.
(b) He storms out of the room.
(c) He sits down and begins to cry.
(d) He begins to talk about veal.

11. What does Dafydd do during the performance of the song in Act 1, Scene 7?
(a) Sits silently.
(b) Throws a temper tantrum.
(c) Shouts out directions.
(d) Sings along.

12. In Act 2, Scene 1, the song Crispin is singing is about what?
(a) The consequences of greed.
(b) A woman's beauty.
(c) The harshness of prison.
(d) The glories of a victorious battle.

13. Why does Bridget prompt Linda?
(a) Bridget wants to play Linda's character.
(b) Linda messes up her lines.
(c) Bridget is trying to start a fight.
(d) Linda forgets her lines.

14. Who sings the song at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Linda.
(c) Guy.
(d) Fay.

15. Whose idea is it to give Guy the new role he is offered after someone drops out of the production?
(a) Crispin's.
(b) Bridget's.
(c) Fay's.
(d) Rebecca's.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Guy arrives at Fay and Ian's house, what is Fay armed with?

2. As Ian answers the door, where does Fay lead Guy?

3. What does Crispin do when rehearsal breaks after the scene between him and Guy?

4. What does Ian ask Guy about when Fay leaves the room while awaiting Guy's friend's arrival?

5. What is Ian waiting for Guy's friend to do as he takes a huge gulp of his drink?

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