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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. Chick tells Lennie that Lenny's gift to her daughter fell apart because:
(a) She wants Lenny to buy another gift.
(b) She wants Lenny to like her.
(c) She wants to assert her superiority over Lenny.
(d) She wants to get revenge on Meg for her behavior.

2. When Meg objects to Barnette, Lenny claims:
(a) Barnette is the best lawyer in town.
(b) Meg should have found a better lawyer.
(c) No one could defeat Zackery in court.
(d) Too much responsibilty has fallen on her.

3. Lenny begins the play by:
(a) Remembering the anniversary of her mother's death.
(b) Celebrating her birthday alone.
(c) Picking her sister up from prison.
(d) Playing her saxophone.

4. Meg protests to the idea of Doc's wife because:
(a) She detests artists because she is jealous of them.
(b) His wife is Southern.
(c) His wife is a Yankee.
(d) She still has feelings for Doc and wants to tell him.

5. The most pressing matter of the moment is:
(a) Picking up Babe from prison.
(b) Getting Doc out of the house before Meg sees him.
(c) Taking Chick's children to the doctor.
(d) Visiting Granddaddy at the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. Meg explains their mother's suicide by telling Babe:

2. Billy Boy's death might signal:

3. Lenny has agreed to hire Barnette Lloyd:

4. Meg and Babe fantasize about the huge birthday cake they have ordered for Lenny, which reveals:

5. When Doc leaves, what does Lenny do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Billy Boy and what does he represent?

2. Why is Barnette willing to give up his vendetta?

3. What is ironic about Chick's list of crimes the Magrath's are responsible for?

4. Describe some contradicting facets of Babe's character.

5. The candy Chick brings, which is outdated and unwanted, might represent what?

6. Describe Lenny's phone call with Charlie.

7. Why is Meg easily comforted by Barnette's sacrifice, while Babe is not?

8. What is ironic about Meg's response to the news about Old Granddaddy?

9. What does Babe's attitude about jail reveal about her?

10. What is ironic about Lenny's birthday wish?

(see the answer keys)

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