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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. To what does Jimmy say Helena looks forward?
(a) Taking Alison away
(b) Her theater productions
(c) Destrroying him
(d) The past

2. What item of Cliff's clothes does Alison iron?
(a) His pants
(b) His shirt
(c) His socks
(d) His t-shirt

3. Which of the following do the Porters have in the house?
(a) A leather armchair
(b) A chest of drawers
(c) A television
(d) A gas stove

4. Where does Helena work?
(a) The cinema
(b) The theater
(c) The supermarket
(d) The local council

5. What two things does Jimmy say are distracting him from listening to the radio?
(a) Iron and gas stove
(b) Gas stove and church bells
(c) Newspaper and church bells
(d) Newspaper and iron

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jimmy criticize Nigel for being?

2. Who does Hugh's mother blame for Hugh's departure?

3. Who is coming to stay at the house?

4. What does Hugh leave to do?

5. When is Alison's father coming to pick her up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alison think is the problem with her marriage to Jimmy?

2. Describe the layout of the stage.

3. Describe the character of Helena.

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

5. Why is Jimmy always the last to know about everything?

6. How does Jimmy react to Cliff's declaration that he is leaving?

7. In what could Cliff be seen as making a stand in Act Two, Scene Two?

8. How does Cliff flirt with Alison in the opening scene?

9. What do the two women talk about in the final scene.

10. Why does Hugh's mother dislike Alison?

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