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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. Which of the following does Lola not mention when recalling the past?
(a) Doc's marriage proposal.
(b) Long walks with Doc.
(c) Her first kiss with Doc.
(d) Going skinny dipping with Doc.

2. Lola tells Doc that Marie was with whom last night?
(a) Turk.
(b) Phil.
(c) Max.
(d) Bruce.

3. Who does Doc tell about running into Turk?
(a) Bruce.
(b) No one.
(c) Lola.
(d) Marie.

4. Lola's mind wanders off and she talks about ________________________.
(a) The fun she and Doc had when they were dating.
(b) Her childhood friends.
(c) Little Sheba.
(d) Her mother.

5. Lola lavishes compliments on Doc for ______________________.
(a) His brilliance at card tricks.
(b) His investment skills.
(c) Sense of humor.
(d) His physique.

Short Answer Questions

1. Doc is irritated because Lola thinks he was ______________.

2. Who leaves the house after Mrs. Coffman leaves?

3. What sport does Turk play?

4. Who does Doc tell that he has heard Turk laughing?

5. Who is Marie's boyfriend in Cincinnati?

Short Essay Questions

1. What metaphor does Lola use when she thinks about how the days of her youth have vanished?

2. How does Mrs. Coffman's opinion of Lola change?

3. How does Marie hurt Lola after Doc just gets her calmed down?

4. What vulgar name does Doc call Marie and Lola and why prompts him to do so?

5. How does the author show that Doc has feelings for Marie?

6. What discovery does Lola make as Act 2, Scene 3 begins?

7. What behavioral changes does Lola exhibit in this scene?

8. How do Doc and Lola differ in their opinions of Marie's friend, Turk?

9. How does the author show that Lola's attitude about her life has changed?

10. How does Lola try to assuage her boredom with the new postman?

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