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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. When does the suitcase finally open?
(a) After a crowbar is used.
(b) In August.
(c) When Woman asks Visitor to take it with her.
(d) When the magic words are spoken.

2. What is Woman and Visitor's reaction to the noises from the suitcase?
(a) Tears.
(b) Fear.
(c) Joy.
(d) Laughter.

3. Why can't Woman ignore the suitcase?
(a) It makes too much noise.
(b) She knows there is money in there.
(c) The color is so pretty.
(d) It is pervasive and asphyxiating.

4. What does Visitor think is in the suitcase after it makes noise?
(a) A child.
(b) A puppy.
(c) A radio.
(d) Something alive.

5. What comment does Visitor make about Woman's marriage?
(a) It lacks passion.
(b) The marriage is strong.
(c) Woman found her soulmate.
(d) The marriage is falling apart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What article of clothing does Visitor think reveals Woman's husband's personality?

2. How does Woman prevent Visitor from leaving her house?

3. What does Visitor tell Woman the suitcase is testing?

4. What does Visitor use to try and open the suitcase?

5. What happens when Visitor tries to open the suitcase?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the two woman in the play 'Suitcase'. How are they related?

2. What thought preoccupies Boxer during round one?

3. Why does Visitor argue that Woman's marriage is in trouble?

4. Why does Woman not want to open the suitcase? Why does Visitor think she has not opened it?

5. When does Hippie Girl first mention her sister and what do we learn about the sister?

6. What does Boxer tell Mr. Kimura he is confident in prior to the fight?

7. Why does Woman's husband say the suitcase should not upset Woman?

8. What does the offstage voice tell Boxer to do in round three?

9. Why does Visitor think that whatever is in the suitcase is alive?

10. What does the presence of Man and Woman from Hell suggest about the man's death?

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