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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 word does Jimmy use to describe Alison?
(a) Superlative
(b) Freak
(c) Pusillanimous
(d) Jovial

2. Why does Alison have no one to whom she can turn?
(a) She is a black sheep.
(b) She is the boy who cried wolf.
(c) She has burned her bridges.
(d) She has never had friends.

3. What does Cliff assure Alison he will not do?
(a) Leave the flat
(b) Wrestle with Jimmy
(c) Smoke cigarettes
(d) Read the newspaper

4. Where does Cliff put Alison's fingers?
(a) Up his jumper
(b) Down his pants
(c) In the gas stove
(d) In his mouth

5. What is Helena carrying?
(a) A colander
(b) Flowers
(c) A dog
(d) A box chocolates

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hugh's surname?

2. How much time has passed since the first scene?

3. What does Cliff leave to get?

4. What color are Jimmy's eyes?

5. What instrument is Jimmy playing?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way is Jimmy's reaction to Cliff's leaving hypocritical?

2. In what way does Helena's statement that Jimmy would feel more comfortable with things during the French Revolution sum up Jimmy as a person?

3. How does Alison think Jimmy will react to her pregnancy?

4. How does Alison react to her father's apology?

5. What are Jimmy's criticisms of Alison's brother Nigel?

6. How does the Colonel describe Alison and himself?

7. Why does Hugh's mother dislike Alison?

8. Describe the layout of the stage.

9. How do Jimmy and Helena react differently to Alison's perceived weaknesses?

10. How does Jimmy react to Helena's news ?

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